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Glossary of travel expenses and per diems

Over 40 terms around expense reports, allowances, receipts and tax in Germany: briefly explained, with legal basis and practical tips.

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Travel expensesBreakfastHow much a breakfast provided deducts from the per diem.TaxDeductible entertainment expensesWhen 70% or 100% is deductible and what belongs on the receipt.ReceiptsReceipt dateWhat the receipt date means and how it differs from the booking date.TaxBusiness mealWhat you can deduct and how to document a business meal correctly.Travel expensesAbsence timesWhen per diems apply: 8 hours, days of arrival and departure.AccountingLedger accountWhich accounts are typical for travel expenses and how charts of accounts set them.

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From absence times to the three-month rule: here you will find the most important terms of expense and travel expense reporting in Germany, from per diems to tax deductibility. For employees, companies and the self-employed, with legal basis, examples and notes on how Spesenfuchs supports you.