CAN HELP TO PARENTS BE DECLARED FROM TAXES?
Can. And you need to.
You must legally live and work in Germany.
Basic condition: parents must be needy. It must be confirmed that the parent's monthly income is less than the subsistence level in their country of residence.
Guideline for the amount of the living wage in Germany:
- 2020 - 9'408 €
- 2021 - 9'744 €
- 2022 - 9'984 €
And already from these amounts, the subsistence minimum for the countries of the post-Soviet space is calculated.For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan - 50%, i.e. in 2021 - 4'872 €For Ukraine - 25%, in 2021 - 2'436 €
Thus, if the income of a parent from the Russian Federation is less than 4'872 €, then he is considered poor and assistance can be deducted from taxes.
You can help parents, grandmothers, grandfathers, children and grandchildren. It will not be possible to deduct aid to other relatives from taxes.
If you get Kindergeld for children or use Kinderfreibetrag, you will not be able to take advantage of the tax deduction for helping children.
Basic steps to follow.
1. Form in Russianto be completed by the relative and signed at the municipality / passport office. If the link is not active, find the form yourself Unterhaltserklärung on the website of the German Ministry of Finance: www.bundesfinanzministerium.de
2. When transferring assistance, it is necessary to confirm the transfer of money: it can be an account statement or a receipt, in case of transfer in cash.
Form of receipt in Russian. This form is filled in as with cash, and you can also make bank transfers.
In case of transfer of assistance in cash, it is necessary to confirm the possibility of transfer. These can be copies of stamps in a foreign passport.
3. Enter this information along with supporting documents on your tax return.
Before providing assistance, we recommend that you consult with your tax advisor or clarify in the law: Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) § 33a Außergewöhnliche Belastung in besonderen Fällen
