Commuter Tax Allowance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to reduce your taxable income by claiming back a set amount for every kilometer you travel to your workplace.
The Commuter Tax Allowance allows employees to deduct a set amount for every kilometer traveled between their home and their primary place of work.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to employees who commute to a workplace.
What you get
You can deduct 0.30 € per kilometer for a one-way trip from your taxable income. This deduction reduces the total amount of income you are taxed on.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to use this allowance, but it does require your time. You must keep track of the number of days you actually commuted to your workplace to include them in your tax return.
The catch to know
This allowance only applies to the distance between your home and your primary workplace.
How to apply
- Keep a record of your commuting days throughout the year.
- Calculate your total one-way distance for those days.
- Include these figures when you file your annual tax return.
- Submit your tax return to the relevant tax office.