Anyone who travels a lot on business is familiar with the problem: additional meal costs are incurred on business trips that are not incurred in everyday life. To compensate for this, the legislator provides for what is known as additional meal expenses. In this article, you will learn how to calculate the 2025 per diem meal allowance correctly, which current per diems apply – and how Spesenfuchs offers you a simple, digital solution for travel expense accounting.

E-invoicing has been mandatory for companies in Germany since January 1, 2025. This obligation affects the B2B sector in particular and is intended to drive forward the digitalization of accounting. In this context, various e-invoice formats such as ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are becoming increasingly important. A comparison of these formats illustrates their specific features and areas of application.

The Federal Council has approved the Wachstumschancengesetz . The original increase in domestic flat rates was canceled. This means that the previous flat rates for Germany will also apply in 2024.

As of 01.01.2023, the additional meal expenses for travel abroad will increase. The travel allowances for domestic travel do not increase.
The non-cash benefit values will also be increased in 2023.

If you already have to travel on business, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to save on taxes.

Difference between commuting allowance and mileage allowance.
Attention: No changes to travel expenses!