The taxpayer may request an allowance on his taxable income forextraordinary charges (CE)which areinevitableand thatreducein a considerable waycontributory faculty.
A load isextraordinairewhen it is not incumbent on the majority of taxpayers who are in similar conditions with regard to the family situation and the importance of income and wealth.
Extraordinary charges must not, however, beOperating Expensesorcosts of obtaining, or be in an economic relationship with exempt income.
Only thecosts that remain to be paid by the taxpayer are subject to an abatementfor extraordinary charges. Costs covered by a health insurance fund or a private mutual insurance company cannot, for example, be deducted as extraordinary expenses).
Persons concerned
Taxpayers,residents as assimilated non-residents, can deduct from their taxes the extraordinary expenses they have had to face during the tax year.
Preconditions
Definition of extraordinary charges (CE)
The costs that the taxpayer wishes to deduct must actually be part of the extraordinary expenses (EC).
THEexpenses are considered extraordinarywhen they areinevitableand that theyreducein a considerable way thecontributory facultyof the taxpayer.
A load isinevitablewhen the taxpayer cannot avoid it for material, legal or moral reasons.
The load shouldreduce the ability to payof the taxpayer significantly. The contributory capacity of each taxpayer varies according to his family situation and his financial situation.
The taxpayer can bear the costs, without being entitled to a tax deduction. This "normal load" corresponds to acertain percentage of taxable incomeand varies as follows:
| Since fiscal year 2008, the EC have reduced the contributory capacity of the taxpayer according to his tax class and insofar as they exceed the percentages reproduced below | |||||||
| Tax class | 1 | 2 or 1a | |||||
| Number of children entitled to tax relief | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Taxable income below 10,000 euros | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Taxable income of 10,000 to 20,000 euros | 4 % | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Taxable income of 20,000 to 30,000 euros | 6 % | 4 % | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Taxable income of 30,000 to 40,000 euros | 7 % | 6 % | 4 % | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Taxable income of 40,000 to 50,000 euros | 8 % | 7 % | 5 % | 3 % | 1 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Taxable income of 50,000 to 60,000 euros | 9 % | 8 % | 6 % | 4 % | 2 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Taxable income over 60,000 euros | 10 % | 9 % | 7 % | 5 % | 3 % | 1 % | 0 % |
Example:
A taxpayer with a child in his household has a taxable income of 72,000 euros per year.
Childcare costs: 9,000 euros per year (750 euros per month)
Sickness costs (not reimbursed): 2,500 euros
Total amount of expenses: 11,500 euros
Calculation of the normal load in class 1a or 2: 72,000 X 7% = 5,040 euros
Allowance for extraordinary charges: 11,500 - 5,040 = 6,460 euros
In the example above, the normal charge is 5,040 euros. Only theexpenses that exceed the normal chargeare considered as extraordinary expenses and are deductible, either6.460 eurosin this example.
Types of Extraordinary Loads
Childcare costs
Child care expenses include amounts incurred forthe reception of a child in day and night placementor inday placement with an approved body. Also included are expenses forcrèches, day centers or collective nurseries, relay houses and duly approved parental assistants.
The tax deduction is also granted forchildcare expenses paid in another Member State of the European Union, provided that the person or body is recognized there by the competent authorities of the Member State.
Domestic expenses
The domestic expenses include the sums incurred for thehousehold helpers, THEhousekeepersand other house people. Costs related to cleaning staff are only deductible if:
- housekeepers, housekeepers and other housekeepers areaffiliatesby the taxpayer or an intermediary cleaning companyto social security(in Luxembourg, the Common Social Security Centre),et;
- the latter mainly carry outhousework inside the homeof the taxpayer,et;
- these are people who areengaged by the taxpayerhimselfas employees, or by aintermediate cleaning company.
The costs incurred for hiring agardener, of achauffeuror aconciergeare notnot deductible.
Aid and care costs
These are the costs of aid and care due tothe state of dependencyof the taxpayer, of his spouse or partner, or of a child who does not entitle him to a tax reduction for children or to an allowance for children who are not part of the taxpayer's household.
Costs related to maintenance, education or vocational training
Costs related to the maintenance, education or vocational training of children cannot benot give rise to a reductionfor this.
These costs are, from a systematic point of view, taken into account either by the tax reduction for children if the child is part of the taxpayer's household, or by the allowance for children who are not part of the household.
Costs of maintenance, education and vocational training of close relatives collected at the home of the maintenance debtor
These costs include the expenses incurred for the maintenance, education and professional training of its employees.close relatives, deductible ifthere is no one who should assume these expensesor if there is amaintenance obligation under the Civil Code.
The Civil Code provides for the obligation to serve food to certain relatives and allies, if they are in need. A reciprocal maintenance obligation exists in particular between descendants and ascendants, between sons-in-law and daughters-in-law on the one hand and fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law on the other hand, between adoptees and adopters, between spouses (even legally separated).
Expenses are reduced by the person's own resources.
Alimony
THEPaid alimonyto the separated or divorced spouse by court decisionbefore 1isJanuary 1998aredeductibleas extraordinary charges insofar as the divorced spouses have nodid not make a joint request for the deduction of alimony as a special expenseand insofar as they exceed the normal burden on the taxpayer.
Alimony fixed by decisioncourt after December 31, 1997 are deductible as special expenses.
Other costs that may be deducted
Other costs may be deducted as extraordinary charges, including costs:
- related to adivorce procedures(legal costs, lawyers' fees);
- of onecriminal trial, to the extent that the taxpayer is acquitted;
- sickness not reimbursedby a sickness fund, a medical-surgical fund, private insurance, long-term care insurance, etc.;
- caused by disability, l’infirmityor thereductionfromability to work;
- linked to aspecific diet plan(liver, bile or kidney disease, tuberculosis, diabetes or multiple sclerosis, etc.);
- funeralinsofar as they are not supported by a death fund, by the fortune of the deceased, etc.
Specific condition for the non-resident
In order to deduct most extraordinary expenses, taxpayersnon-residentsmustfile a tax return, subject to fulfilling the conditions to betax considered as a resident.
Only themaintenance and education costs for children who are not part of his household(including alimony) can be deducted by aannual statementor byregistration on his tax card.
Practical arrangements
Deduct extraordinary charges as actual costs
Extraordinary expenses can be deducted according to thereal cost principle(the costs that have actually been incurred).
Deduct the charges by a flat-rate allowance
The deduction of extraordinary expenses by astandard allowanceis only possible for3 types of fees:
- domestic, assistance and care and childcare costs;
- expenses related to the state of invalidity or infirmity of the taxpayer;
- expenses relating to a child who is not part of the taxpayer's household.
Costs of domesticity, assistance and care and childcare
These costs are deductible by a maximum fixed allowance of450 euros per monthor of5,400 euros per year.
The fixed allowance does notcannot exceed the costs actually incurred.
In the event of the accumulation of domestic expenses, assistance and care and childcare, the allowance is notgranted only once.
Expenses related to the state of disability or infirmity of the taxpayer
These costs are deductible by means of a fixed allowance according to therate of reduction in the working capacity of the taxpayer.
The fixed allowance does notcannot exceed the costs actually incurred.
Deduction of extraordinary expenses
To deduct extraordinary expenses:
- the taxpayerresident or non-resident assimilatedcan give aincome tax returnet enter the amounts paidpage 15income tax return (model 100),or;
- the taxpayerresidentcan enter the amounts paidpage 6ofmodel 163 RF(annual statement) if hedoes not meet the conditions for filing an income tax return. Therequest for regularizationcan also be carried out directly online via the MyGuichet.lu assistant, using adynamic quiz,or;
- the taxpayerresidentcanto inscribethe amounts paid on histax card or deduction cardduring the year. For this, he informs the amounts paidpage 6ofmodel 164 R;
- the taxpayermarried employee or pensioner(resident or non-resident assimilated) canto announcethe amounts paid in therequest for simulation or individualization / RTS rate to take this into account when establishing its projected rate on the tax card.
Thenon-residentcan also assert itsmaintenance and education costs for children who are not part of his household(including alimony) by aannual statement(page 2 ofmodel 163NR) or byregistration on his tax card(page 2 ofmodel 164NR)
Vouchers
The taxpayer may attach to any application thetotal unreimbursed charges, briefly described and dated. As the allowance for extraordinary charges (CE) can be calculated in 2 ways, flat rate or by deducting the normal charge, he will be entitled to themost favorable amount.
The taxpayer can claim the actual costs on the basis of a copy of his supporting documents. He can also produce a copy of a detailed medical certificate.
The ACD always remains inright to request supporting documents additionalas part of the control of information, statements, requests, declarations, claims or appeals intended for it
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| Deduction | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel | 100% of air, train, bus, rideshare, or other transportation fares as well as rental cars |
| Lodging | 100% of the days you spend working |
Annual high-low rates. For purposes of the high-low substantiation method, the per diem rates in lieu of the rates described in Notice 2021-52 (the per diem substantiation method) are $297 for travel to any high-cost locality and $204 for travel to any other locality within CONUS.
How do I maximize my LLC tax deductions? ›To gain the maximum tax benefit, your LLC will need to file taxes as an S Corp. This will help you reduce your self-employment taxes by paying yourself a salary from a portion of the revenue and distributing the rest of the money earned by the business as a dividend.
Can you write off a car with an LLC? ›Yes. A Section 179 deduction allows you to deduct part of or the entire cost of your LLC's vehicle.
Is it better to write off gas or mileage? ›Here's the bottom line: If you drive a lot for work, it's a good idea to keep a mileage log. Otherwise, the actual expenses deduction will save you the most.
Can I use bank statements as receipts for taxes? ›Review bank statements and credit card statements. They are usually a good list of what you paid. They may also be a good substitute if you don't have a receipt.
What car expenses can you write off? ›
- Car repairs.
- Car insurance (tax deductible)
- Depreciation.
- Gas and oil.
- Garage rent.
- Lease payments (subject to the lease inclusion amount)
- Registration fees and licenses.
- Tires.
On a business trip, you can deduct 100% of the cost of travel to your destination, whether that's a plane, train, or bus ticket. If you rent a car to get there, and to get around, that cost is deductible, too.
Are travel meals 100% deductible in 2023? ›As of 2023, deductions are now back where they were prior to 2021. The majority of business meals are now 50% deductible, and most entertainment expenses are not deductible at all.
Are groceries tax deductible? ›If you require grocery items for business purposes, you can deduct the cost of groceries from your taxable income. According to the IRS, you can deduct any expense that is related to your profession as long as it is considered common and helps you in conducting your business.
What is the difference between a travel allowance and a travel reimbursement? ›A car allowance is a periodic stipend paid to an employee for the use of a vehicle and is usually taxable. A mileage reimbursement is a cents-per-mile rate multiplied by the employee's monthly mileage amount. If equal to or less than the IRS standard rate, a mileage reimbursement is non-taxable.
Does IRS require receipts for travel expenses? ›You generally must have documentary evidence, such as receipts, canceled checks, or bills, to support your expenses. Additional evidence is required for travel, entertainment, gifts, and auto expenses.
Does the IRS require receipts for per diem? ›The report must include: • The business purpose of the trip, • The date and place of the trip, and • Receipts for lodging (if using the meals-only per diem rate). The employee must file the expense report with the employer within a reasonable period of time (60 days).
How can a LLC avoid paying too much taxes? ›- Changing your tax classification.
- Claiming business tax deductions.
- Using self directed retirement accounts.
- Deducting health insurance premiums.
- Reducing taxable income with your LLC's losses.
You can deduct on your individual tax return certain expenses you pay personally conducting LLC business, such as automobile and home office expenses. The LLC agreement must indicate that the members are required to cover these expenses. You should check your agreement and change it if necessary.
Can a single member LLC write off expenses? ›The most obvious but lesser-known benefit of operating as a single-member LLC is that it lets you deduct the expenses that might not be tax deductible otherwise. Many single-member LLC owners who work from home write off their personal expenses for their vehicle, mobile phone, or internet services as business expenses.
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Is it better to buy a car through my business? ›Buy the car through your business
If you plan to use the car solely for your business, you'll get the most tax benefits by purchasing the car through your company. Companies are allowed to deduct general car expenses such as repairs, gas, oil changes and tires.
Car loan payments and lease payments are not fully tax-deductible. The general rule of thumb for deducting vehicle expenses is, you can write off the portion of your expenses used for business. So "no" you cannot deduct the entire monthly car payment from your taxes as a business expense.
How many miles is too many to write off? ›There's no upper limit to how many miles you can claim a deduction for as long as you drive them for business. There are a few more things to consider though, and we've compiled a brief list. Types of transportation that are considered business: Driving between two different places of work.
How much of home Internet is tax deductible? ›For example, pretend you use your internet for client communications 40% of the time, and for Netflix, TikTok, and online shopping the other 60% of the time. You can only write off 40% of your internet bill.
Do you need gas receipts for taxes? ›3 If you want to claim gas, you must keep all your receipts. You can also claim other vehicle-related expenses, such as insurance, depreciation, lease payments, parking, toll, and repairs. You are not permitted to claim mileage and expenses at the same time.
Can I claim my dog on my taxes? ›You may claim income your pet earns on your taxes, and you can also receive tax deductions for care of working animals, including: Guard animals. Search animals. Livestock.
How do I get a $10000 tax refund 2023? ›- Select the right filing status.
- Don't overlook dependent care expenses.
- Itemize deductions when possible.
- Contribute to a traditional IRA.
- Max out contributions to a health savings account.
- Claim a credit for energy-efficient home improvements.
- Consult with a new accountant.
Where to deduct your cell phone bills. As a freelancer or independent contractor, the IRS requires you to add Schedule C to your tax return. You'll use this form to report all your business income — as well as any business expenses you write off, from your home office expenses to your cell phone bill.
How far back can the IRS audit you? ›How far back can the IRS go to audit my return? Generally, the IRS can include returns filed within the last three years in an audit. If we identify a substantial error, we may add additional years. We usually don't go back more than the last six years.
Can IRS see bank statements? ›
The Short Answer: Yes. Share: The IRS probably already knows about many of your financial accounts, and the IRS can get information on how much is there.
Should I keep grocery receipts for taxes? ›Supporting documents include sales slips, paid bills, invoices, receipts, deposit slips, and canceled checks. These documents contain the information you need to record in your books. It is important to keep these documents because they support the entries in your books and on your tax return.
Can I write off car insurance? ›Car insurance is tax deductible as part of a list of expenses for certain individuals. Generally, people who are self-employed can deduct car insurance, but there are a few other specific individuals for whom car insurance is tax deductible, such as for armed forces reservists or qualified performing artists.
Can I write off 100% of my car? ›The short answer is that you cannot deduct the full cost of the vehicle unless it is exclusively used for business; however, you can and should deduct where you can. While the IRS does allow writing off vehicle expenses, they are pretty strict about it.
Does IRS mileage rate include gas? ›The mileage rates include the variable costs of operating a vehicle, such as the cost of gas, oil, tires, maintenance and repairs, as well as the fixed costs of operating the vehicle, such as insurance, registration and depreciation or lease payments. The mileage rates do not include the cost of parking and tolls.
How do I make my travel tax deductible? ›If you're self-employed, you can deduct travel expenses on Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship), or if you're a farmer, on Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Farming.
Can you buy a boat as a tax write off? ›The benefit of treating a boat or RV as your primary residence, is to take allowable homeowner tax deductions that can decrease your overall tax bill. As long as the boat or RV is security for the loan used to buy it, you can deduct mortgage interest paid on that loan.
Do you have to pay taxes if you win money on a cruise ship? ›US cruise ship gambling tax
If your winnings are reported, federal taxes will be withheld at a flat rate of 24% of the amount. If your winnings fall under the thresholds, you won't be given a form but you can self-report your winnings on an IRS Form 1040.
Provisions under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code allow foreign corporations — like cruise lines — to do business in America without being taxed federally, as long as they are registered in countries that have reciprocal agreements with the U.S.
Is travel fully deductible? ›A taxpayer can deduct travel expenses anytime you are traveling away from home but depending on where you work the IRS definition of “home” can get complicated. Your tax home is often — but not always — where you live with your family (what the IRS calls your "family home").
What is non deductible travel expenses? ›
What are Non-Deductible Business Expenses? Non-deductible business expenses are those that cannot be used as a tax write-off. This includes expenses like entertainment, meals, and travel. These types of expenses are considered personal in nature and are not deductible.
Is a boat with a bathroom a tax write-off? ›Boat used as a second (or primary) home deduction
A boat can qualify as a first or second home as long as it has sleeping accommodations (berth), a bathroom (head) and a kitchen (galley). You can take a mortgage interest deduction if your boat is financed and a home office deduction if you work from your boat.
You may not be required to pay California use tax if the only use of the vessel in California is to remove it from the state and it will be used solely thereafter outside this state. This exclusion only applies to a purchase that would otherwise be subject to use tax.
Can I write-off my RV as a second home? ›RV as a Second Home: RV Tax Deduction
As long as you spend the greater of 14 days or 10% of the days that the RV was rented out in the rig, it qualifies as a second home. In this case, you can deduct the interest on your RV loan just as you would if your RV was your primary residence.
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You will most likely need cash while you're off the ship, especially in foreign ports. Not only can it save you money in foreign transaction fees that most credit card companies charge, but if you're traveling to certain parts of the world, you may encounter places where credit cards aren't accepted.
What happens if you win a jackpot on a cruise ship? ›In fact, many cruise ships will give you a W-2G, just like a land-based casino, and report your taxable wins to the IRS, just as a land-based casino would. If they report it, you have to report it, and take the steps you need to if you want to try to offset your winnings with losses.
What happens if you don't tip on a cruise? ›What happens if you don't tip on a cruise? Most cruise lines work on the basis that the crew members' pay structure is based on receiving tips. If you choose not to tip, for whatever reason, you are impacting the salaries of the crew who have served you so well during your cruise.
Can cruise lines force you to pay gratuities? ›Technically cruise lines cannot force you to pay gratuities, especially if you have a complaint or issue about the service you received on board. Gratuities on a cruise are not mandatory, but instead heavily suggested and added automatically.
Why doesn't a cruise ship tip over? ›A large cruise ship usually has several ballast tanks. So the combined effect of a ship's buoyancy, low center of gravity, and ballast keep the ship from tipping over.