In times of coronabeding home office, the question arises for many whether the equipment in the in -house office can be deducted from tax. Because many employees do not know that used tools can also be asserted for tax purposes.
Second -hand office equipment
Corona pandemic has banned a number of people to the home office for an indefinite period. While some are happy about home work, others are not very enthusiastic about the new work situation. But the tax office now has a small breakdown, because Uwe Rauhöft from the Federal Association of Wage Tax Assistance Associations (BVL) in Berlin explains to NTV: “But the costs of desk, office chair or writer lamp from second hand must be made credible”. Because many employees do not know that used tools can also be asserted for tax purposes. The work equipment is defined by professional use.
Discontinue used work equipment
If you decide to upgrade your office or set up again and buy your work equipment, you can save twice. Because the second -hand office equipment can also be deducted from tax. The only prerequisite is that the purchase price can be proven by means of proof. The tax rules are the same as when buying new work equipment. According to this, all objects that are used or used professionally for professional purposes are generally deductible. Objects that cost less than 410 euros can be discontinued directly, while tools that exceed this limit are deported via the expected useful life. As a rule, computers, briefcases, office facilities also fall into the category of work equipment. Depending on the activity, it is also possible to assert a vehicle and the associated costs for tax purposes.
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