How can I claim my commuter allowance as a cross-border commuter?
December 12, 2022 | 60,00 EUR | answered by Selma Rosenblatt
Dear tax consultant for cross-border commuters,
I am Irmgard Busse and have been working as a cross-border commuter in Switzerland for some time now. I regularly commute from my place of residence in Germany to work in Zurich. In the past, I have heard that cross-border commuters can claim a commuter allowance. However, I am unsure of how exactly I should indicate this in my tax return.
Currently, I have no clear idea of how much the commuter allowance for cross-border commuters is and what requirements need to be met in order to claim it. Since I travel a long distance every day, it is very important for me financially to be able to deduct these costs from my taxes.
I am worried that I may be missing out on money because I am not sure how to correctly indicate the commuter allowance in my tax return. Therefore, it would be very helpful for me if you could explain to me how I, as a cross-border commuter, can claim my commuter allowance and what specific steps I need to take for this.
Could you please explain to me in detail how much the commuter allowance for cross-border commuters is, what requirements I need to meet, and how to indicate it in my tax return? I would be very grateful for your support on this matter.
Best regards,
Irmgard Busse
Dear Mrs. Busse,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the commuter allowance for cross-border commuters in Switzerland. As a tax advisor for cross-border commuters, I would be happy to assist you and provide you with a detailed explanation on this topic.
In general, cross-border commuters have the option to claim the commuter allowance in their tax return in order to deduct the costs of their commute to work. The commuter allowance for cross-border commuters in Switzerland is CHF 0.70 per kilometer one way in the year 2021. This means that for every kilometer you commute from your place of residence in Germany to work in Zurich, you can claim CHF 0.70 as a commuter allowance.
In order to claim the commuter allowance as a cross-border commuter, certain requirements must be met. Firstly, you must be able to prove a regular commute between your place of residence and your workplace in Switzerland. It is important that you keep appropriate evidence such as train tickets, fuel receipts, or a mileage log for this purpose. Furthermore, you must be able to prove that you are indeed a cross-border commuter and have your main residence in Germany.
To correctly report the commuter allowance in your tax return, you should gather all relevant information about your commute and costs and include them in your tax return. There is usually a specific form or section in the tax return where you can indicate the commuter allowance for cross-border commuters. If you are unsure about how to do this exactly, I recommend seeking assistance from a tax advisor or contacting the relevant tax office to receive professional help.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you and I am available to assist you if you have any further questions. Thank you for your trust and your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Selma Rosenblatt, Tax Advisor
