Tax Return for Students in Germany - Studentensteuererklärung

[@ahsanfinance]

💲How to file a Tax Return using a Webapp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5u0ZoF9jt15ftE 😍ahsanfinance.com/wundertax get 5€ discount!

[@aazainahmed290]

Hi Ahsan, The video was really helpful. Keep up the good work bro. Given that most of us are not fluent in German and bureaucracy usually is a big hurdle. It would be great if you can show a step by step guide of a web app to file these taxes, how to apply for all these exemptions you mentioned and where and how to get the supporting documents and data record from would be great.

[@ahsanfinance]

Really glad you liked the video, i have a tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiTY6qKdr6Nqac It doesn't cover everything but it can help you get started.

[@mahmoodshaikh2606]

Nice sharing keep up the good work 👍✔️🌷

[@ahsanfinance]

Thanks Mahmood 😇

[@jafarbakhshaliyev5479]

Love from Azerbaijan 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇿

[@ahsanfinance]

Thanks but I am from Pakistan :)

[@akashravishankar]

Ultimate video. Thanks for this. :)

[@ahsanfinance]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@KYT-860]

Detailed and to the point as always, Thankyou :D. would like to see information regarding social contributions aswell, if one chooses to leave germany.

[@ahsanfinance]

Do you mean if you finish your studies and leave Germany within 5 years? or did you have any other scenario in mind?

[@Roman-m3e]

Hi Ahsan, thank u for the vid! I still have some questions remaining: 1. If I studied at private school, can I claim the contract cost over the last years (not just semester ticket/transportation cost)? 2. Do I have to fill tax return for previous years, as I probably would need Verlustvortrag from the previous 3 years of studying to submit in 2024 and next years? 3. For how many years can I submit these expenses in the future? I know, that max. is 6k annually, is there any restrictions in years?

[@ahsanfinance]

1. For first degree (bachelors/diploma) there is a maximum claimable amount of 6000€ and there is no loss carry forward. For masters yes you can claim the uni fee and other expenses and there is no limit to the claims. 2. Yes 3. For voluntary filings one can submit a tax return for upto 4 years in the past and carry forward losses for up to 7 years.

[@kartikmalikify]

hey ahsan, how would the deduction of tuition fee work? Since i study in a private uni, the fee is quite high relative to the working student salary. Could you clarify it a bit more?

[@ahsanfinance]

In that case you can get a loss certificate. I have discussed it in detail here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@afaqahmed7591]

Hi Ahsan, we need a separate video on tax submission for working people including what can be filed and what cannot be...thanks a lot

[@ahsanfinance]

Will definitely make a video on this topic soon.

[@afaqahmed7591]

@Ahsan Finance thanks Ahsan. Waiting for it 😀

[@nebinpious665]

Hi Ahsan, your content was really helpful. But still I have some doubts regarding the topic that, I am student had a part time and mini job ( for the min job I always ensured that I worked for below 400 Euros) simultaneously for 6 months in tax class 1. But in the last month somehow my tax class for the part time job was changed in to 6 and so taxes were charged accordingly. I think, May be my mini job has been considered as main employer (hence Tax class1) and part time as Secondary employer(Tax class 6). But I had only earned 90 Euros from the mini job in the last month, whereas I earned around 900 Euros from my part time job, from which more taxes were cut down. So my question is that whether will I be able to claim back those taxes charged from me in the last month.

[@ahsanfinance]

If your yearly earnings were less than the "grundfreibetrag" then you would be able to claim all the income tax in a tax return. However social contributions are not refunded

[@lakshaysharma9324]

Dear Ahsan , I want to ask one question,, I am pursuing Masters from oct 2022 and I got ky first working student job in May 2023 since then I am working and paying taxes . Can i claim tax ? Because I am also paying my masters fees 3100 Euro per semester. Already paid 3 semester fees. Can you please advise? And to what extent I can receive tax refund .Thank you in advance.

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes you can claim these expenses. Here is a detailed video explaining those: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@AchrafAzzez]

Hello, please if I want to buy a laptop as student, what website do you recommend for better prices for students ?

[@ahsanfinance]

You should check nbb.com , mediamarkt and cyberport. These 3 have good options

[@MuhammadSubhan-b1h]

Hi, I have question. Can someone get his salary without any deductions of tax as a student for just first 70 days of his job every year?

[@ahsanfinance]

That is only possible if the job is 538/month or less

[@prashantjoshi5389]

Can I include tuition fees even though it was paid by my father? My father added it already in my blocked account and then I paid it through my German account.

[@ahsanfinance]

As long as the money was in Germany, in your account and used by you in Germany you should be able to add the expenses in the Tax return

[@gokulgopan2604]

Thank you 😀 waiting for more videos for students 😀

[@ahsanfinance]

Any specific topic you want me to cover?

[@gokulgopan2604]

@@ahsanfinance Hi Ahsan Sorry for the late response. I will update if I find something interesting. Can we do anything with the funds, that got stuck in FTX 😕? I mean, can I submit as loss in Tax declaration?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes, I think you can add it as a loss in your tax declaration

[@gokulgopan2604]

@@ahsanfinance Thank you for your reply. Let me try it out.

[@user-nh5xt4mw4w]

Hi Ahsan, Very informative video. Thank you. I think there is something regarding the expense roll over that you did not clarify in the video that is very important and please correct me if it is wrong. If you earn below the tax free threshold of 9.744 EUR while you are studying but your expenses do not exceed the amount you earned then you will not get a Verlustvortrag. For example if you earned 5.000 EUR while studying in 2021 but only accrued 2.500 EUR of expenses then your carry forward losses to the following years will be zero. In this case there is no point in filing a tax return to carry forward losses.

[@ahsanfinance]

Tax refunds do not work like that. If you earn less than the "Grundfreibetrag" you are not subjected to income tax. However, your study/work related expenses are still considered. Here is a very detailed video on this topic for further explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@SrijithKariyattil]

Great video Ahsan.I made a video on the same topic this week. :). But your thumbnail gives more returns, so I think students should listen to you ..;-)

[@ahsanfinance]

Hahahah. You should increase the return in your thumbnail 😅

[@SrijithKariyattil]

@@ahsanfinance Yea, I probably should..;)

[@ahsanfinance]

@@SrijithKariyattil 1 million euros in tax return for students question mark 😆

[@tapanmehta7924]

Hi. This video was very helpful. Thanks a lot. However I have a question. Being a student with no income, I got a laptop for study purposes. Can I claim a tax refund on it?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes you can, have a look at this video for further details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2KxZomFrd2JpaM

[@sujithg.u.8292]

Hi Ahsan :) Thanks for this video and a great explanation! Can we claim on the student loan interest which we pay in our home country?

[@ahsanfinance]

No only the interest you pay in Germany would be considered

[@unknownguy7676]

Shouldn't the tax declaration for students be 0 since they don't pay taxes. Can tax declaration be done even though taxes are 0.

[@ahsanfinance]

Students can have a negative tax return if they show valid expenses as I discussed in the video

[@kevinkavalakkat]

👉 Hai Ahsan , Kindly reply Your videos are informative and i filled my taxes with your help. Thank you 🙏but . I filled 4 years tax together . 2019 ,2020,2021,2022 via wundertax, in different days( 1 day Gap , by paying each year seperately). Now from your videos i understood i need to wait for "verlustvortrag" for 2019 then apply /file for 2020. What can i do now ? I already filed tax 2 weeks ago and gave my proof of receipt to the office. Will i loose my benefits. Thank you

[@ahsanfinance]

Generally the verlust should be given by the tax authorities in your case but sometimes things do not work properly. That is why i recommend doing it one by one. You just have to wait for the response from the finanzamt as , once submitted you cannot do anything without looking at the response from them.

[@mo_b1]

In ur example of 45000 salalry why is lohnsteur so high of 6700?

[@ahsanfinance]

Its just an example based on certain conditions. You can calculate your specific case using the following website: brutto-netto-rechner.info

[@gayatridally9465]

Hello, I was a student from 2018 to 2021. But I have not filled tax return for 2018, 2019 and 2020. However, I have filed tax return for 2021 without mentioning any of my student years. Is it possible to file a tax loss return of 2018,2019 and 2020 in the tax return of 2022? If yes, how can I apply for this Verlustvortrag of 2018 to 2020 in Elster without applying for 2021?

[@ahsanfinance]

You can try your luck and submit for 2019 (as you can only submit 4 year in the past ). Wait for a response from the Finanzamt to see what they say. You can also contact a tax consultant who can probably file this for you.

[@Keshav-u1z]

Hi. Thanks for the great video. I am a student and wanted to know some things: a) I will receive the salary for december in mid January. Should that income be included with previous year while filing taxes or how does it work? b) I have taken a smartphone on contract basis i.e. my phone EMI and telecom recharge is deducted as one amount, so how can I claim that? c) We have received 200 euro for energy cost. Do we add this in our income or just leave it? d) The tax year is from Jan- Dec.correct me if I am wrong?

[@ahsanfinance]

a) The details in the lohnsteuerbescheinigung should be given. Generally the salary for December should be included in the previous year. b) The amount you have paid in one year should be given c) There will be an option in most web apps d) Yes you are correct

[@kushalrami3405]

Hi Ahsan, for relocation cost, does they refund that total money or just tax is not counted on that value?

[@ahsanfinance]

Hey there, for the tax refund the Govt. Calculates your taxes based on your valid expenses. I have explained this thing in detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@naveenchandra3379]

Hi Ahsan, as a student if we file a tax return once, do we need to claim every year. Is it mandatory to do every year? Once we start. For example: a student applied for tax return for the year 2021 in the year 2022. He received 850 euros. Is it mandatory to claim tax returns for the year 2022 in the year 2023. In this way is it mandatory to apply tax returns every year, if not will we get penalties from tax officer? Around 25000 euros penalty like that based on non submission or late submission ? Please clarify this doubt

[@ahsanfinance]

Hi there, No it is not mandatory to do it every year. But if your conditions change next year, you might be obliged to submit it. Some conditions that make you obliged to submit a tax return are written here: ahsanfinance.com/how-to-file-a-tax-return-as-an-employee-in-germany-2023/#Should_Employees_in_Germany_Submit_a_Tax_Return

[@pratikkhot2708]

Hi, I have a doubt. Can we claim tax from educational tuition fees?. Also for short jobs, if no pay slips available what we can do in this scenario. Thanks

[@ahsanfinance]

You need some sort of proof for your work.

[@manishneelgar855]

Hello, Thank you for the informative video. I am in Germany since 2019 and I was a student till Jan 2022. I filed a tax return for the year 2020 without claiming any expenses because I did not know about this verlustvortrag. I did not add my tuition fees of 1600eur while filing the return. Is it possible for me to add my tuition expenses of all my semesters in 2021/2022 tax filings? Thank you for your reply in advacne!

[@ahsanfinance]

I dont think you can claim the expenses for 2020 in any other years tax return.

[@rahulu7028]

Thank you so much for the extremely educational video, Ahsan. I finished my master's degree in February 2023 and began working full-time in Germany on April 1, 2023. I already filed my tax return for the year 2019 in July 2023, taking into account my education costs. 1. Do I need to wait for the tax loss carry forward statement from tax office to file a tax return for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022? 2. If NO, how will I know that my 2019 expenses will be taken into account in subsequent years?

[@ahsanfinance]

If you are obliged to submit for the previous years, then you should submit the tax return asap.

[@reenufaanburaaj7737]

I am student of Germany I earned around 1100 every month around how much I have to pay as incometax

[@ahsanfinance]

There should be almost no Income tax but there will be other contributions like pension, health, social and care insurances.

[@leeV-kr4sb]

Hi @ahsanfinance , Question : I commenced my Master's program in Germany in 2020 and began a full-time job, with a Blue Card visa, in May 2022. I'm curious about the tax filing deadlines for 2021 and 2022 given my situation. Also, considering I'll complete my Master's in 2024, does the full-time job starting in 2022 affect the tax deadlines for the years 2021, and 2022, particularly regarding a deadline of December 31, 2023? Thanks alot Ahsan.

[@ahsanfinance]

Well starting a job won't make you obliged to submit a tax return. I have shared the reasons which might make you obliged here: ahsanfinance.com/how-to-file-a-tax-return-as-an-employee-in-germany-2023/

[@marriumkhalid3210]

Can students claim for the semester fees? If yes, is it okay for someone to include semester fees who has changed university and course?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes they can

[@pujansapariya7172]

@ahsanfinance for example, when we apply for Tax return and we get a Verlustvortrag for that year, how or where can we see that we got an Verlustvortrag ?

[@ahsanfinance]

The tax assessment document will have this listed in it. You wont get a separate document

[@samarthgs8414]

Hi Ahsan, I am planning to buy a tablet say which costs around 1000 euros, I am in my first year of master's and how much returns should i expect to get in the tax returns? And since I am not working right now, Is it better to apply for tax returns once i start working and then claim my tablet as a study expense? Thank you

[@ahsanfinance]

Well I do not think you can justify a 1000€ tablet purely for Educational purposes. I have another video coming next week where I explain in detail when its definitely worth it for students to submit a tax return. So make sure you turn the notifications on for my channel 😉

[@VineetTalwar]

I wish somebody guided me like this when I was student 🥲 Nobody told me that I could carry forward losses 🥲. But, hopefully it will be helpful for others.

[@ahsanfinance]

I wish that too 😥. Maybe you can share this video with your friends so that they can get some guidance.

[@unknownguy7676]

Does tax declaration for students count for the citizenship process. I mean do I have to wait 3 years in a job visa and declare taxes each year or I can declare taxes while being a student and once I get into a job and my visa is a job visa, can I apply directly to a citizenship?

[@ahsanfinance]

Tax declarations have nothing to do with the Nationality process. If you are obliged then you have to submit a tax return. If not then you can submit a tax return for the previous 4 years. This guide shows whether you must file a tax declaration or not: ahsanfinance.com/how-to-submit-a-tax-return-in-germany/

[@ravisgeorge2928]

Hello bro , I had paid tuition in 2018 and 2019. From 2020 to 2022 , i had worked as an intern and other odd jobs but i didn't earn above the taxable income of 11000 euros. In 2023 I got my first full time job . My question is can i carry forward my tuition expenses to 2023 or will it get offsetted by the income i made between 2020 and 2022?

[@ahsanfinance]

Well you cant submit a tax return for 2018 and 2019. From 2020 you can file taxes and any losses can be carried forward. On a yearly basis.

[@韓國瑜為我們服務的那]

I have a question, even if I can refund my tax for my education after working a job. How can I prove all those expenses to the tax department? Even though I have a record of itemized credit card bills, it must be thousands of items on the list. How can I sort them out? Should it be in categories or by when I made those purchases in season or years? Thank you if you can answer my question.

[@ahsanfinance]

You do not have to provide proof when applying for a tax return. Only when the tax office asks for proof will you have to provide it. For this purpose you will need to provide invoices for those expenses. For larger expenses like a laptop or a mobile phone its easier to recover the invoice. When it comes to items like pens papers etc I do not think the finanzamt will ask for any proof.

[@dariasergeeva7986]

Hi Ahsan, thank you for your video. I have a question, I was a student from 2020 till 2022 and started to work in 2022. Now I want to fill a tax return for 2020, 2021 and 2022. The question is can I submit all 3 together? Or I need to submit 2020 first and wait for Verlustvortrag and then fill 2021 , and after getting Verlustsvortag for 2021 submit 2022?

[@ahsanfinance]

Theoretically you should be able to submit all of you tax returns at once. But depending on the Software you use and your Finanzamt, things might not work properly. Thats why I always recommend that you do it one by one. So Submit the 2020 tax return and wait till you get a response and proceed after that for the other years.

[@dariasergeeva7986]

@@ahsanfinance thank you!

[@ahsanfinance]

Glad to help

[@Telugite_Globe_Trotter]

Thanks for such a nice video@@ahsanfinance . I have a similar question.. do I have to select any option while filing the taxes to request Verlustvortrag or does tax office automatically recognise and do that? Also another question, is it mandatory to add income from different employers (which I already paid tax)? because, I have lost few of my tax certificates and currently trying to gather them from the employers. Thanks for your help.

[@natalijastosic1217]

Hi Ashan, In 2022 I was studying and not earning, but since September 2022 I got a fulltime job, where they cut taxes from my salary. I would like to do Steuererklärung, but I’m not sure how does it work..should I add my studies expenses as well with my expenses during working period, or that should be done somehow separately? I’m as well thinking about doing also for 2021 when I was just studying and doing mini job. Is there a problem if I first do for 2022 and then later on for 2021? I’m grateful in advance for your answer! Natalija :)

[@ahsanfinance]

Hi there Natalija, its great that you are thinking of filing your taxes. Here are a few things to consider 1. You have to file for individual tax return for each year 2. Its ideal to file the oldest tax return first. I have a video launching on the 19th where I discuss this topic in extensive detail. But in the mean time you can have a look at this video to see exactly what you can include in a tax return: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiTY6qKdr6Nqac

[@suumikai2490]

How as a student claim the 300€ Energiepreispauschale with my tax returns? I haven’t received it from my employer in September

[@ahsanfinance]

I have mentioned this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiTY6qKdr6Nqac

[@shreyasdeshpande6392]

Hi Ahsan, thank you so much for the step-by-step explanations, the videos are a great reference for filing returns. I have a small question. I was student from 2019 and graduated in 2022. I have recently filed for 2019, and have a 'Loss carry forward', like you already explained. Now is it mandatory to wait for the confirmation from the Amt for 2019 ( eta 6 - 8 weeks) before filing for 2020? If not, do I have to mention anything about 2019 filings in the 2020 form? Thanks again!

[@ahsanfinance]

Hey there, if the finanzamt accepts your expenses the will give you a certificate for the loss carry forward. So yes you will have to wait this time frame to get the exact amount and put it in the next years tax return.

[@shreyasdeshpande6392]

@@ahsanfinance Thanks for the reply man. I will also most likely have a loss carry forward in 2020 and 2021 (considering university fees). In that case, the refund amount might be non-zero only in 2022 for the first time. So does that mean I will have to wait 4 to 6 weeks between each tax filing from 2019 to 2022?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes that would be the best option

[@muhammadqasimsaeed4871]

Very informative.but my question is if you apply for tax return through Elster how can you claim you study related or job related expanses ..? Is there a specific form in Elster ? Any guidance would be appreciated.

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes there are so many options in Elster it can become overwhelming if you do not know the German language. But i would recommend everyone to at least register and check out the platform

[@SS-kr5zf]

Hey, I am a student and work in Amazon for 3 months. Unfortunately they deducte taxes from my salary like normal employees so I paid a lot amount for pension insurance, health insurance etc. can you please help how I can take refund of that amount??

[@ahsanfinance]

If you earn more than 520/ month , your employer will deduct Income tax and other contributions. With the help of a tax return you can get the Income tax back but other contributions cannot be returned.

[@abhijeetpatki4140]

Hello Ahsan, I am a student in Germany from 2022. In 2023 I did a full time job for 1 and half month from 1st August till 15 September. At the same time I started full time my mandatory intership along with a minijob. as i paid taxes while doing a full time job and internship should i file the tax return or should i wait till i get a full time job? Second question - i have tution fee+semester contribution of 3420 Euros per semester for 4 years which is 13600 euros and I want to show it as loss in my tax return. If i don't file tax return now will it get carry forward? If i can contact you that will really help me, or if not can you please provide ne some material that will help me understand this taxation system. I cannot find relatable material because there is soo much information and i can't figure out which is relatable for me. Thank you so much for your help.

[@ahsanfinance]

In 2023 as you had 2 jobs at the same time, you might be obliged to submit a tax return. For the Tution fee, you have to declare the expenses which occured in that year in the tax return. So the fee for 2022 cannot be declared in a 2023 tax declaration, it can only be declared in the 2022 tax declaration. You can head over to (ahsanfinance.com/taxes-in-germany/) for more content on taxes in Germany

[@anishsawant]

Hi Ahsan i had a query I am a student studying Master's in Berlin started in April 2022 and I have worked as a part time worker till now I have 20 hours and sometimes 25 hours a week too I am planning to leave Germany permanently can i apply for a tax return and pension refund ?

[@ahsanfinance]

You wrote 2024, did you mean 2023 or any other year?

[@anishsawant]

@@ahsanfinance sorry it's April 2022 can you please give an answer to my question

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes you can apply for a tax refund. For pension refund you have to submit a different set of documents. Have you already decided on a date when you will be leaving Germany for good?

[@anishsawant]

​​@@ahsanfinancefor pension refund I have to submit abmeldung copy right and can I receive the pension refund sitting at my home country if I submit the documents before leaving Germany and also about tax return I also want to apply for a tax refund for 2023 can I apply for tax refunds of 2022 and 2023 both before leaving Germany ?

[@ahsanfinance]

You are correct regarding the pension Refund. For 2022, i recommend that you do it as soon as possible. For 2023 you can submit it after 1st January 2024.

[@kushalrami3405]

Hi Ahsan, I did relocation on my own with multiple public transport trips. How shall I show that as a expense?

[@ahsanfinance]

You can show the public transport tickets as proof

[@muhammadumairmeo9871]

THANK you for the info now, one quick question I'm a student in Germany and I buy some stuff from amazon and do some shopping, they charge VAT, now my question is can I claim VAT as well in my tax return or is there any another way to clam VAT do let me know, thank you.

[@ahsanfinance]

No there is no way to claim VAT. But as mentioned in the video, you can claim the costs if it was related to your studies. I have explained this thing in detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@muhammadmohsinhassanrizvi]

I do not have the record of things I bought for study purpose. How can I claim that? I also changed my appartment, but did not know that I can claim that money as well in tax return. 🥺🥺 It was a total expense of around 2000 Euros. Any chance of claiming that in tax return with discarded slips?

[@ahsanfinance]

Well you can put the claims in your tax return but if the finanzamt asks for proof for these you will have to provide the proof. In case you cannot provide the proof the finanzamt will not consider those expenses.

[@devbarot8625]

I have studied in 2019 and did internship and I paid tax too. Now if I want to show my study related expenses then how will it be calculated against this tax which I paid during my internship?

[@ahsanfinance]

I have discussed your question in detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@haarissafdari11]

Hi Ahsan, can the gym membership fees be filed in any category of tax return?

[@ahsanfinance]

No :)

[@sayedkaif2816]

Make a short video in comparision to Gwallet vs Paypal. Which do you use btw?

[@ahsanfinance]

I wouldnt consider both of them in the Same category to be honest. I dont use Gwallet much but I use Paypal quite often.

[@Travel_and_music_shorts]

How to claim health insurance for tax return. I recently got an email from TK that i can claim health insurance

[@ahsanfinance]

What did TK say in the email?

[@manishagamit2478]

Hi Ahsan, I am new to Germany. I want to get tax return on my Internet mobile (having bill of every month), German language books, also for some time i was having tax class 6, how can i file tax return for those things. Do i have to submit some other forms with the original tax return form or any proof? If you have already posted a video on that can you please provide me a link. Thank you in advance.

[@ahsanfinance]

Hey there, yes I have a detailed tutorial on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiTY6qKdr6Nqac

[@adishmandavkar2322]

Hii Ahsan, I’m doing two mini-jobs. But both the jobs won’t complete maximum work hours which is 40 hours per month. My doubt is in which Tax class I’ll be in? and what will be the tax if I earn 700-800 € for both the jobs.

[@ahsanfinance]

Hi there, if you are doing 2 jobs chances are 1 of the jobs would have to be taxed under tax class 6. Which is not good! This also makes you obliged to submit a mandatory tax return. As far as taxes are concerned, it depends on how much you making in each job

[@adishmandavkar2322]

@@ahsanfinance I won’t get full from both job around 250-300€ from each job.

[@ahsanfinance]

One of the jobs would be heavily taxed. I recommend you get a single job which pays better

[@ibrahimeid3996]

Hello, I have an excursion with my university where I had to pay 1200 euros to go, would this be also possible to be files for tax return as a student?

[@ahsanfinance]

If you can prove that this excursion was necessary for your degree or education then it could be considered.

[@umme.issauzair4207]

I am a student & want to submit tax returns from 2019 to 2022. But we got married in 2021. So how should I do? Can i submit 2019,2020 as single, then 2021 & and 2022, as married?

[@ahsanfinance]

So neither you nor your husband submit a tax return for the year 2021 last year?

[@umme.issauzair4207]

@@ahsanfinance nop. We both were students at that time. He started PHD last year.

[@ahsanfinance]

So did you change your tax class in any of the previous years (i.e. stayed in tax class 1)?

[@umme.issauzair4207]

@@ahsanfinance yes we changed it to tax 3 for him last year & mine 5 as i m not working at the moment

[@ahsanfinance]

From what you told me: Tax submission as single in 2019 and 2020 as Single with tax class 1. In 2021 as married with tax class 1 and for 2022 married (most likely tax class combination 3/5) but you should submit a joint tax return with your husband for 2022. Remember to submit 1 year asap wait for the response from the finanzamt and then submit for the next year.

[@fahadalichugtai6436]

What if someone is working 1 years part timr as a student job, then shifted to full time job on blue card. Should we add both years?

[@ahsanfinance]

You have to submit a separate tax return for each year. So for the first year you will mention your student job and other student expenses, wait some time for a response from the Tax office. If you get a loss statement then add it in the next years tax return

[@KeyswithKrish]

Can the realized losses from stocks be claimed from income tax return ?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes but they will be only adjusted against profit from stocks. If youmade a loss this year, you can still claim it for tax purposes many years from now.

[@muhammadrifqi1483]

Hi ahsan, can i get tax return from phone, laptop purchase that i use during my study?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes you can, here is a detailed video on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@Keshav-u1z]

Hi. Great video. I have earned 1000 euro above no tax limit as a student. I have paid tax also which I will be refunded once I file the taxes after taking 2 exemptions. Now, if I add my college fees and study expenses will they be carry forwarded as loss or they are not useful to file now as I am already under the 0 tax limit?

[@ahsanfinance]

Even if you are under the tax limit it can be helpful if you file a tax return. I have discussed it in detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYaahpgqekiJo

[@Keshav-u1z]

@@ahsanfinance I get that. what I am asking is: Let's assume I made around 14k in whole year from part times. On "netto-brutto" website it says I don't have to pay any taxes whereas the tax free income is 10908euros and I have paid some amount of tax already. Now if I show that, I have paid around 5000euros in fees and other exemption of around 1k, will I only get my tax refund or I can take those expenses(carry loss forward) for next years as well?

[@ahsanfinance]

If the income tax that you have paid is less than the tax burden then the finanzamt will generate a Tax Loss Certificate. You can put this certificate in the following years' tax return and get your tax adjusted accordingly.

[@sanobarlambey7997]

How to get Verlustvortrag?

[@ahsanfinance]

Once you submit your tax return, if your expenses are more than the taxes you pay then you will get this document.

[@SunnyDas-c8n]

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[@porashmia-gg6zq]

If a Student Cross the yearly income Limit for example(earned about15,000€ in 2022),will it create a Problem If he/she wants to do Steuererklärung?

[@ahsanfinance]

There is no yearly income limit for students. May I ask where did you get this info from?

[@porashmia-gg6zq]

@@ahsanfinance yes you are right.I mean to say every year has a Limit for tax free income Like in 2022 ( 9,984€ or Something + -)If a Students Cross this Limit then He/she has to pay Tax for extra income. I have found this Info from Google & even an officer from Finanzamt said me that Last year also. That's why i am Little bit confuse, should i do Steuererklärung or Not? Thanks for your reply

[@ahsanfinance]

Ok, Now I understand your question properly. Well if you are not OBLIGED to submit a tax return then you can always choose not to submit it. What I would recommend is that you calculate the tax return and see the estimated return. If its in your favor then it would be better to submit it. You can follow this video for more : kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiTY6qKdr6Nqac

[@KeyswithKrish]

Last year i did tax return for 2018,2019,2020,2021 together and i have never done tax return before as I was student those years. I got verlust vortrag from 2018. But since i did all 4 years together, i was not able to add it in 2019's return. Can i include the verlustvortrag from 2018 to this year 2022 return ?

[@ahsanfinance]

Did you get any losses in the next 3 years?

[@KeyswithKrish]

@@ahsanfinance no bro. No losses

[@ahsanfinance]

Then I think you can add this loss statement to 2022

[@awesomequotesandfact]

Hii Ahsan, I am a student in private University in Berlin and I paid my full fees. So, can you give me information about could I claim my fees tax ??

[@ahsanfinance]

Hello there, yes you can claim you University Fee in the tax filing.

[@awesomequotesandfact]

@@ahsanfinance thank you for your reply 🙏

[@ahsanfinance]

Glad to help!

[@muslimidentity123]

Sonderausgaben bhi saroor mention ki jhe gha...

[@ahsanfinance]

Would you like me to cover these specifically for students or in general?

[@oneplusgerman3110]

Hi Ahsan, Thank you for such a detailed and informative content. I have one question though. I was a student in Germany from Sept 2018 till Apr 2021. During my first two semesters I earned 0 euros. But then I started my internship and did another internship in later semester. From Apr 2021 I started my full time job. I recently filed returns for 2019 and 2020 but did not show any study related expenses (only for tax that was deducted from my salary as intern). Can I now show my student expenses in year 2021? If yes, I don't have any bills is there any place I can find lumsum amounts of each category of expenses from year 2018,19,20? Please help! And keep up the good work

[@ahsanfinance]

Have you recieved the tax assessment for the years you filed the tax return for?

[@emmanuelsarpong179]

According to your video you stated that if you have only job at a time( a part time job) you can’t submit a tax return right?

[@ahsanfinance]

I dont think this was the message I wanted to convey. May I ask which point in the video lead you to this conclusion?

[@ctrl_alt_win97]

Hi, Currently I am in my second year of masters, so I claim this tax return for say 3 yrs after the first fiscal year after a full time job to get reduction in total tax using carry forward of losses? Or can I claim after my master's course even while job seeking. Secondly, if I continue for PHd with a partial work contract of 3.5k per month, how would I incure taxes since this isn't full time and can I carry forward losses in my case, or only possible after PhD in an another full time job? Lastly, better to register for elster certificate now i.e second year of masters or at time of Claim? Also, I am currently applying for a student reimbursement for electricity costs fm govt, so would this amount effect as addition or reduction in the carry forward losses while claiming? Thanks for your valuable answers and video!

[@ahsanfinance]

Firstly, you have to file a tax return for each year individually. i.e. Submit a tax return, wait about 6 weeks to get a response and see what the finanzamt says. If you agree with their response ( a direct tax refund if paid enough taxes or a loss carry forward statement), then proceed to the next years submission. So to submit a tax return for the past 3 years would take about 3 to 6 months to do it most effectively. I would suggest you learn about the tax filing process and file your first return as soon as you can. I couldnt quite understand your second question. For the elster certificate yes you should get it soon but even if you do not have it you can submit a tax return using online webapps without any problems. Finally at the moment there is no ruling for the electricity costs that students are getting this year. More info will be given later on but this should not have any effect on your loss carry forward

[@MuhammadAamir1]

I am enrolling at tubingen university. It has fee of 1658 euros per semester. Will I be able to claim that later on ?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes, University fee is also Tax Deductible (obviously as explained in the video you will not get this 1658 Euros back directly)

[@MuhammadAamir1]

@@ahsanfinance i get it. Can you tell me can i work part time with private health insurance if i m over 30?

[@ahsanfinance]

Yes. Private health insurance has nothing to do with part time work. Students are allowed to work 120 full days / 240 half days per year