B.Understanding of finance minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants to quickly simplify tax returns. “The tax return must be easier,” he told the newspapers of the Funke media group (Sunday editions).
According to the will of the minister, data that are already available to the authorities are to be offered in advance so that citizens do not have to search for every single piece of information in their files. “We are now taking the necessary steps to get this relief into practice as quickly as possible.”
Lindner was also open with a view to permanent tax deductibility for the home office: “I think it is conceivable that we will turn the exception rule into a permanent rule,” Lindner told the Funke newspapers. “Many employees would like more self-determination. I welcome and encourage that, ”he continued. But many also prefer to work in the office.
Adaptation to the needs of women
The current home office regulation is limited to the period of the pandemic. If you don’t have a separate office, you can deduct a flat rate of five euros from tax per home office day for 2021. A maximum of 600 euros can be claimed. Anyone who has a separate study and uses at least 90 percent of it for work can deduct the actual costs.
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Lindner also wants to adapt tax law more closely to the needs of women. One of the goals is “to shape the tax brackets in favor of women,” the finance minister told the newspapers. He has the “part-time trap” topic on his radar. “At the beginning of the new year I will approach the federal states and campaign for a quick solution,” said the FDP politician.
Returning to full-time is often difficult
The coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP has agreed to prevent mini-jobs from being abused as a substitute for regular employment or being used part-time, especially for women. Many women initially work part-time after giving birth to look after their children. Returning to full-time is often difficult because employers are unwilling or not financially viable.
Through the so-called spouse splitting, couples in which one partner earns significantly more than the other often enjoy tax advantages. This also lowers the incentive to work full-time for the women who are mostly less paid.