Tax relief for commuters: NRW makes cross -border work easier!
Tax relief for commuters: NRW makes cross -border work easier!
On April 26, 2025, the North Rhine-Westphalian government will present a significant tax relief for citizens, especially for commuters who travel back and forth between North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands. NRW Finance Minister Dr. Marcus Optendrenk welcomes the new regulation that enables commuters to work from home for up to 34 days a year without being created. This regulation represents an important step in the adjustment of the double taxation agreement between Germany and the Netherlands, which is now to support digital working models.
The most important details of the new regulation include that the place of work of the commuters must be in the Netherlands. This is intended to make cross -border work easier, which is particularly relevant for the districts of Heinsberg, Kleve and the city of Aachen. European Minister Nathanael Liminski also emphasizes the promotion of mobility and flexibility and emphasizes that the measure brings with it a reduction in administrative effort, since the income is eliminated between the states. Around 17,140 people commuted to the Netherlands in 2023, which underlines the importance of this regulation, while 753 people commuted to Switzerland and 18 to Liechtenstein.
background of the regulation
The introduction of this new regulation follows the temporary provisions during Corona pandemic, which ended in the summer of 2022. The renewed return to bureaucratic regulations led to uncertainties for the commuters who now want fair and simple taxation. Finance Minister Optendrenk describes the agreement as overdue and necessary progress in the area of cross -border working conditions.
The new regulation was considered the first step into modern regulations in cross-border work life that has promoted North Rhine-Westphalia in recent years. This development is important to address the challenges of remote work and the associated complexity in relation to taxes and social security. According to Bleiben Sie informiert: Jeden Abend senden wir Ihnen die Artikel des Tages aus der Kategorie Nordrhein westfalen – übersichtlich als Liste. The new regulation could also help combat the shortage of skilled workers and to recruit foreign workers. Against this background, it is crucial that the new provisions are ratified by national parliaments in both Germany and the Netherlands. North Rhine-Westphalia strives for a rapid consent to ensure planning security for the commuters. The current development reflects the growing trend towards remote work. The possibility of combining work and vacation - also known as "workation" - is becoming increasingly important for the design of the world of work. The success of this regulation and its implementation are observed closely because it could have far -reaching consequences for working in the border region and beyond. Compliance with national and international regulations remains a central topic. economic relevance
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