If you're a member of a professional chamber due to your occupation, you are usually required to join a professional pension scheme ("berufsständische Versorgungseinrichtung"). The contributions you make can be deducted as special expenses in your tax return.
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Contributions to a professional pension scheme are deductible as special expenses.
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Only your own contribution is entered, not the total amount.
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In the app, enter them under "Expenses" → "Pension insurance contributions".
🚀 Your Guide
What is a Professional Pension Scheme?
These schemes are mandatory for certain professions such as doctors, pharmacists, architects, or lawyers. If you are a member, you're compulsorily insured.
The contributions serve as your retirement provision and usually replace statutory pension insurance.
Where to Enter the Contributions in the App
In the "Expenses" category, look for the question:
"Did you pay contributions to certain pension insurances yourself?"
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Select "Professional pension scheme".
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Enter the amount you personally paid to the pension scheme during the tax year.
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Deduct any tax-free employer contributions before entering the amount.
What if Your Employer Pays Part of It?
If your employer transfers their contribution share to you and you then pay the full amount to the pension scheme, you must only enter your own share.
❗ Note: Your annual statement usually shows the full amount. Subtract the employer share before entering your data.
Where to Find the Amounts on Your Payslip
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Line 22b: Employer's share
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Line 23b: Employee's share
Both figures are automatically requested by the app when you enter your income statement.
This ensures that your personal contribution is correctly considered in your tax calculation.
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