Calculate travel costs: a business trip within Germany
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General calculation aid, not tax advice. The rates apply to trips within Germany and may change; for your case, ask your tax adviser or tax office. Source: § 9(4a) EStG (28 €/14 €), BMF; 0.30 € per car km under R 9.5 LStR. As of: 11/2026. No warranty, not tax or legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is the meal allowance within Germany?
28 € for every day with 24 hours of absence. 14 € for the arrival and departure day on multi-day trips and for single-day trips of more than 8 hours.
How high are travel costs with your own car?
A flat 0.30 € per kilometre driven by car. The whole distance of the business trip counts.
How are provided meals deducted?
For breakfast, 20 % of 28 € is deducted, which is 5.60 €. For lunch and dinner, 40 % each, which is 11.20 €. The allowance falls to 0 € at the lowest.
Does this apply to my tax return too?
The rates are the tax flat rates for trips within Germany. Whether and how you can deduct them or be reimbursed by your employer depends on your case. A tax adviser can clarify this.