Allowance for volunteer work
August 31, 2016 | 25,00 EUR | answered by StB Steffen Becker
Good evening,
I will soon be volunteering as treasurer for a non-profit organization without compensation or reimbursement. Can I claim a tax allowance or similar for this in my tax return?
Kind regards,
Wolfgang Kuhn
Dear questioner,
Thank you for your inquiry. I will answer it as part of an initial consultation based on the information provided. Missing or incorrect information can influence the legal outcome.
Unfortunately, there is no tax exemption for the activities you described. Only in the case that you actually receive an expense allowance, and if all requirements are met, you could either remain tax-free up to €2,400 ("exercise instructor allowance") according to § 3 No. 26 Income Tax Act or up to €720 ("club lump sum") according to § 3 No. 26a Income Tax Act.
I hope I could assist you further.
Kind regards,
Steffen Becker
Tax advisor
stb-becker@arcor.de
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