Do I also have to declare income from a mini job in my tax return?
March 23, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Wolfgang Stricker
Dear tax advisor,
My name is Erwin Gerdes and I have a question regarding the declaration of income from a minijob in my tax return. I work in addition to my main job as an employee in a minijob on a 450-euro basis. So far, I have not declared the income from this minijob in my tax return, as I thought it was tax-free. However, I have now heard that income from a minijob may, under certain circumstances, be taxable.
My concern now is that I may have to make a tax payment, as I did not correctly declare the income from my minijob. I would like to know if I am indeed obligated to declare the income from my minijob in my tax return and how I can best rectify this if necessary. Are there perhaps any allowances or other regulations that would allow me to keep the income from my minijob tax-free?
I would be very grateful if you could assist me with this question, as I am unsure of the best course of action in this situation. Thank you in advance for your support.
Kind regards,
Erwin Gerdes
Dear Mr. Gerdes,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the declaration of income from a mini job in your tax return. It is understandable that you are unsure about whether and how to correctly declare this income. I am happy to provide you with detailed information on this matter.
In general, income from a mini job is tax-free as long as it does not exceed the monthly amount of 450 euros. This means that you usually do not have to pay taxes on your income from a mini job. However, you are still required to declare this income in your tax return, even if it is tax-free.
The declaration of income from a mini job serves primarily to give the tax office an overview of your total income and to check if you meet the requirements for the tax exemption of the mini job. If you have not declared the income from your mini job in your tax return so far, you should do so now to avoid any discrepancies.
To correctly declare the income from your mini job, you will need the relevant documents, such as pay slips or proof of the amounts paid out. You can then enter these in the annex N of your tax return. If you are unsure about how to do this best, I recommend seeking support from a tax advisor or a wage tax assistance association.
There are no allowances or regulations that allow you to keep the income from your mini job tax-free, as it is usually already tax-free. However, if you are unsure whether your income does not exceed the 450 euros per month limit, it is advisable to check this to ensure that you can continue to benefit from the tax exemption.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you and I am happy to assist you with any further questions. Thank you for your trust and your inquiry.
Best regards,
Wolfgang Stricker, Tax Advisor
