How does the tax declaration work for a minijob?
September 26, 2022 | 45,00 EUR | answered by Andreas Stricker
Dear Tax Advisor,
My name is Sophia Köhler and I am currently working in a mini job. I am unsure about how my tax return works in this situation and what tax aspects I need to consider. As a part-time employee, I earn a maximum of 450 euros per month and am therefore exempt from social security contributions. However, I am wondering if I still need to file an income tax return and what impact that could have on my tax burden.
I am currently unsure if I may have to pay additional taxes or if I may be able to receive tax refunds. I want to ensure that I provide all relevant information correctly and do not miss out on any tax benefits. Therefore, it would be helpful if you could explain to me how my mini job affects the tax return and if I need to provide certain information or documents.
I would appreciate it if you could give me specific tips on how to correctly fill out my tax return in the case of a mini job and what potential pitfalls I should avoid. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Sophia Köhler
Dear Mrs. Köhler,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your income tax return related to your mini job. As a tax advisor, I can help you clarify the tax aspects in your situation and provide you with specific tips on how to correctly fill out your tax return.
First of all, it is important to know that even for mini jobbers, there is a requirement to submit an income tax return if certain conditions are met. These conditions depend, among other things, on your total income for the year. Since you earn a maximum of 450 euros per month, you are exempt from social security contributions. However, this does not automatically mean that you do not have to pay taxes.
In general, you do not have to pay income tax on a mini job, as the earnings are below the tax-free allowance. This means that you usually do not have to pay additional taxes or expect a tax refund. Unless you have other income in addition to your mini job that exceeds the tax-free allowance.
To correctly fill out your tax return, you should report all relevant income and expenses, even if your mini job is tax-free. This includes, for example, advertising costs, special expenses, or extraordinary burdens. Any pension or benefits must also be reported in the tax return.
It is important that you collect and keep all relevant documents such as salary slips, bank statements, and receipts. These can serve as evidence in case of an audit by the tax office.
Overall, you should not have major difficulties in preparing your tax return as long as you provide all relevant information correctly and do not overlook any tax benefits. If you are still unsure, I recommend seeking the assistance of a tax advisor who can support you in preparing your tax return.
I hope that I was able to help you with this information and I am available for any further questions.
Best regards,
Andreas Stricker, Tax Advisor
