Trust me this is huge huge topic. You must make a more video on it.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the appreciation, would love if you let me know what should I cover next on this topic?
@ahumza742
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance you can mKe specific for pakistani people specially students who are sending money to their parents. I think so apky pakistani subscribers zada hain jo yaha rety hain germany main.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
well the answer for your question is very short. Students can only claim what they have paid in income tax, so unfortunately most likely the will not get anything back as they dont earn that much
@Sillyalways
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, this is truly a Godsend.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video 🤠
@satyendranishad357
Жыл бұрын
Great work!
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video 👏
@dont.ripfuller6587
2 жыл бұрын
I just check the mailbox before they get home 🤷🏼♂️
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@rasaiahmathan6976
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashan.
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help 😊
@danyal_habib
13 сағат бұрын
Maintenance declaration form: How we can verify this form in Pakistan? {Confirmation by relevant local/registration authorities abroad} Thanks
@marriumkhalid3210
6 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan! your videos are super informative. Is the remittance sent to siblings considered as maintenance declaration?
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately no.
@arrazaa
2 жыл бұрын
@Ahsan Finance; Please guide us i heard that we also claim money from AOK , if we did not use Aok the whole year?? Is it right? if , then please provide the right information.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
I havent looked into this topic yet, will try to cover it soon
@ahumza742
2 жыл бұрын
Kya pakistan m parents ko jo pasay bajty hain wo claim kr skty hn? Bahi k name py jo walida ko pasay bajty hain usko b kr skty hn? Plz ans
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. But you have to check the requirements I have mentioned in the video
@maryvimbayimatunga4758
5 ай бұрын
Binge watching your videos
@ahsanfinance
5 ай бұрын
Glad they are helpful 😇
@michalduplessis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video! Would it be necessary for the recipient to submit a declaration form every year? Or is it only once-off?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
It would be required every year.
@ahmadyarkhan9140
7 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, thanks for yet another excellent video. I wanted to ask can the amount sent via wise -> personal account in home country (myself) -> account of recipient (father) in home country be considered as well? Since it is trackable with bank statements that show the amount sent out to the recipient Also is there any specific time period in the year when the tax must be filed or can it be done any time?
@ahsanfinance
7 ай бұрын
To the first question, yes this route would be considered acceptable. As far as Tax Return goes, there is a time limit under cetain conditions. Here is a detailed article on the topic: ahsanfinance.com/how-to-file-a-tax-return-as-an-employee-in-germany-2023/
@rebeccagundimi6180
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thank you. Can you also please make a video on how to declare tax returns for the house loan in India if there is any law on that.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the appreciation 😇. I havent done any research on this topic yet, but will try to make a video on it
@rebeccagundimi6180
2 жыл бұрын
Sure. Much appreciated :)
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@sunilkorra1079
7 ай бұрын
Hi hasan thanks for such a informative video. 1st question: Does students are eligible for this 2nd: if we are transferring via wise to our self account then transferring to parents account, is that valid too.
@ahsanfinance
7 ай бұрын
Yes students are eligible. Its better that you send the money to the person who is being supported. However you can try your luck by writing a document stating that cash money was given to the supported person and get that document signed by the person being supported and notorized by a lawyer
@nicholaschristowitz3211
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, thanks for the incredible videos. I pay around €500 per month to my parents in South Africa but I pay them from my South African account. I declare my South African income in Germany (but pay the SA tax in SA). Would the Finanzamt accept this? Or does the money have to travel from DE to SA?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicholas, the money has to travel from DE to SA as the tax benefit will be given from the taxes you pay in DE
@kalaiselvanpanneerselvam1004
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, Thanks for the informative video. Where can i find the information for maximum eligible claim amount for different countries ?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, you can find the details here: ahsanfinance.com/claim-money-sent-to-parents-from-germany/
@sagarkulkarni3773
2 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, thanks for your video. Can you please tell me which authority from India needs to sign and stamp this declaration? Is it mandatory?
@ahsanfinance
2 ай бұрын
Yes its mandatory. The sign can be done by a lawyer, or the bank manager where the bank account is held. Or whatever the equivalent of a Union Council in India is
@Meetajay
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan. Thanks for the video. I think no tax software except Elster supports this functionality. Elster has a place to enter the maintenance details. But I dont think it has a place to attach payment receipts, notarized unterhaltserklärung. Should these documents be sent as a hard copy separately to finanzamt or in person?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ajay, i have to do some research on that(if any software has this option). Regarding elster attactments maybe look into "Belegnachreichung zur Steuererklärung" option in elster.
@khubaibahmad2245
4 ай бұрын
Hello Ahsan, is there any other video in which you explain how to do the same process as this video for the spouse?
@ahsanfinance
4 ай бұрын
The same process applied for spousal support as well
@khubaibahmad2245
4 ай бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Thank you for clearing it up. Much appreciated 🙂
@ahsanfinance
4 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@NeelsI1
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan. Good video. Do you think we can get any benefit in sending money to my unmarried sibling for her university studies.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there Neel, unfortunately there will be no tax benefit
@nadeemanjum92
2 жыл бұрын
Very informativ, As you said limit in 2021 was 9744€ ,so If I sent the same amount 9744 to my parents and wife then how much will I get back(can you plz tell the exact amount refunded from Tax office)?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Per person is a maximum 9744/4 for Pakistan. So if you can prove the case for you Father and Wife you can claim a max amount of 4872euros.
@nadeemanjum92
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance actually I did not get your point I mean If I sent my mother 73 years old father 79 years old and wife(student) 3500€ to each person then what will be refunded amount and why you devided 9744 by 4? What is 4? No.of persons? Or it is a fixed digit by tax office?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
As i mentioned in the video the number is Fixed by the Government based on where the money is send. Pakistan is in group 4 so the maximum claimable amount per person would be 2436. So the maximum claimable amount for supporting 3 people in Pakistan would be 7308
@UmarFarooqChaudhrY
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Thanks Ahsan for clarification of division by 4.
@Apsi2702
10 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, thankyou for your video. I have a query about this maintenance declaration form. You said to fill out and notarize this document. From where should I notarize? Germany or India?
@ahsanfinance
9 ай бұрын
You would have to Get the document notorized where the Parents/Person being supported lives.
@mohammedajaha1247
10 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, Really great video, very informative. I'm supporting my wife each month. she is a student and living abroad. She s not working. Can i claim the money in tax declaration ? thanks!
@ahsanfinance
10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video. Yes, you can claim that money.
@kauserjaffari9790
6 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, Do we have to do this Maintenance Declaration every year ? Can it be coloured scanned ?
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
Yes the declaration needs to be yearly. Yes it can be coloured scanned.
@afaqahmed7591
2 жыл бұрын
@Ahsan HI Ahsan. Thanks for a great video. I have one question. I send some fixed amount every month to my father. He is 62 years old and has been retired since last 2 years. He does not have any income . So is my case a strong one to file? Also any tips in this particular case?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Does he have any property? Pension?
@afaqahmed7591
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance He has one property. No pension though
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Would be very hard to prove you are supporting him, as he has assets to his name. But you can always try to make a claim
@afaqahmed7591
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance yeah I suspect the same thing ... just one last question can I do taxes online myself including crypto tax, LH n Unterhaltserklaerung? Or would u recommend to go to tax lawyer?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
The more complex your transactions are the better it is to ask a consultant. Try wundertax (follow my tutorial) and see if you understand everything and then decide afterwards
@waqasaziz585
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Ahsan, Can I put the information, I support Father and Mother separately in one document "Unterhaltserklärungen zweisprachig" or I should fill two documents one for Father and one for Mother?
@ahsanfinance
4 ай бұрын
Yes you have to fill out individual forms for each person being supported
@waqasaziz585
4 ай бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Thank you so much for your response, My father has land and He gets pension too so what do you think, the tax department will accept? and If I don’t mention about Land and pension, would that be a problem? I mean, how do they know about this, if I don't mention anything?
@ahsanfinance
4 ай бұрын
Well legally you should mention everything. Not mentioning the facts could lead you into trouble. As far as the acceptance goes , if your father doesnt get more than 600€/month you should expect at least some return from the Tax office.
@majidkhan-ho7cz
6 ай бұрын
Ahsan thanks, Can we use Wundertax for maintenance declaration?
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
No but you can use this app: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2GihrGdun3qVgI4
@deepakpatel7885
2 жыл бұрын
nice information. limit of €624/year, is it correct?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
For India?
@deepakpatel7885
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance yes
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
The maximum claimable amount would be 2496 for 2022
@deepakpatel7885
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thank you
@tarlanarzumanov2845
6 ай бұрын
Ahsan, thanks for the useful video and article. In the article you write that it is OK if you send a lump sum to your parents in January, but if you send the money in July refund will only be calculated for some months. What if I start sending money in February? Thanks!
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
February is also ok, but the later you send the money, the lower that chances of acceptance of the whole amount.
@tarlanarzumanov2845
6 ай бұрын
@@ahsanfinance, Thanks, Ahsan for quick reply. Could you please also clarify one thing for me: you said if the parents have a flat worth more than 30000 (15000+15000) Euros, then the tax deduction is not possible. But having a flat does not mean they have income. My parents receive only pension, no other income.
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
Well it is written in the conditions. However each case is assessed by a case officer and they do the interpretation.
@rajaali5762
2 жыл бұрын
Thanx Brother for this video, as my English is not very well, so I didn't understand all. I write U here my question ,so can U tel me plz about this something if U have time. I send to my parents( in Pakistan) every month 350 euro, they are under 65 but they don't have any source of income. Here I am married and have class three. I don't know If they take from me any tax or no. If yes then can I apply for tax return?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
1. How old are they exactly? 2. Do they have any assets like property? 3. Do they get any rent? 4. Are they physically able to work (according to German standards)?
@rajaali5762
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance 54 and 62 years old. Have some land but not monthly or year income from that land. They don't get any pension or any rent. They are not so good for the work.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
According to the rules they both are too young to be supported but if you can some how prove that they cannot work only then can you claim the amount for your parents otherwise not
@rajaali5762
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thanx alot bro
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@BilalKhan578
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ahsan for the informative blog and video. I used wundertax and had put money sent to parents and wife under other information. Finance amt rejected that saying that it is not "haushaltsnahen Dienstleistungen". What would you suggest, should I send the objection along with documents (Unterhaltungeserklärung ) using Elster. The second query is under what option the family reunion visa costs should be listed. Thank you for your time.
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Yes you should send an objection. Unfortunately family reunion visa costs are not tax deductable
@sachinbiradar8248
Жыл бұрын
Very informative information! Could you please let me know which government official stamp can I take from India on the first page of maintenance declaration form? Thanks in advance.
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Usually from the bank manager where the supported person is having a bank account works
@saranraj8985
5 ай бұрын
thank you@@ahsanfinance 👍
@user-ig1jv6ej6p
4 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, can I claim tax for the money sent to my parents and as well as my spouse parents(parents in law)?
@ahsanfinance
4 ай бұрын
Yes you can
@nabeelasimofficial1577
2 жыл бұрын
Can we claim for the past years
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Have you submitted tax returns in the past?
@nabeelasimofficial1577
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance No
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Then you can claim up to 4 years in the past. Obviously if all the condition/requirements are met
@gokulgopan2604
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Can I claim my Kfw student loan interest?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can claim anything that is related to your studies and work
@gokulgopan2604
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Thank you
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Pleasure as always :)
@sajithmohan6914
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, Really liked the video.it is really informative. I have two questions regarding claiming money sent to my father, 1. I am using wundertax, but there it requires only to declare the expenses(probably the last option to add Additional information). how do I attach these forms and proofs while submiting it ? or shall I claim and wait for the authorites to comeback for proof? 2. My father has an apartment as an assent but no asset that generates income. Is it possible to get a return in that case?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Wundertax doesnt have the maintenance declaration feature yet, so you might want to use another platform. As far as the property goes, you will have to mention it in the maintenance declaration form and its up to the individual tax officer to assess if your father can support themselves or not. So no harm in applying
@jolardz9163
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, does it fall under Double Housekeeping? Where can we include the details of our remittances in wundertax?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
No this falls under another category, unfortunately wundertax does not have this
@aneeshprasobhan
2 жыл бұрын
In WISE money transfer service, you have to send money to your own account i think.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
No, its not necessary. You can send money to anyone
@Trance18
2 жыл бұрын
Hello , I am still a student but i have sent over than 2000 Euros to my parent as support , the money sent came from my part-time job , can I claim that ? And how much can I claim plz . Thanks in advance you channel is awesome
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Which country did you send the money to?
@Trance18
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Morocco
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Firstly, the claim depends on the income tax you pay during the year so before you can claim anything check how much income tax you payed in 2021
@Trance18
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance I'll do that thanks , I have notified my employer to provide me with the income tax certificat
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Yes the "lohnsteuerbescheinigung" would let you know how much income tax you have paid. I would also recommend you watch this video to get an idea about other things you can claim: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2JWNz5xnon-QinY
@mtramesh
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, Really good video. I transferred to my own Indian account from Germany and transferred my Indian account to my mother account. So is that OK to show as evidence ?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, this shouldn't be a problem. Just to be safe, get info of those transactions just as proof.
@jackleporteur1432
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, my mother is 60 and she has chronic disease (does she need a doctor certificate translated to German ?), no assets, can I claim money sent to her? thanks
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
It can definitely support your claim
@iamtoqeerzafar
Жыл бұрын
if we send all the money to only one account in Pakistan (fathers account), then can we double the deductibles by showing both mother and father dependants? because the mother is housewife and does not have her own account?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
As mentioned in the video you can get a document from your father with a sign from your mother that your father gave x amount to your mother. This should be enough as proof.
@adventurousindian7877
Жыл бұрын
Hey, what is the official government stamp? From whom should the declaration form be signed?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
It can be from a Notar or the bank manager where the dependants bank account is.
@adventurousindian7877
Жыл бұрын
@Ahsan Finance thank you. What other documents needs to be attached with this declaration form? We have no assets, nothing.
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
If there is nothing then you don't need to attach any additional documents.
@adventurousindian7877
Жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thank you 😊
@jaikykumar9108
6 ай бұрын
Hi, What is the claimable amount in 2024 per person(supported Pakistani)?
@ahsanfinance
6 ай бұрын
You can find the latest details here: ahsanfinance.com/claim-money-sent-to-parents-from-germany/
@kauserjaffari9790
10 ай бұрын
Hello Ahsan, this Form needs to be notarised in Germany or India?
@ahsanfinance
10 ай бұрын
From your home country / where the person being supported lives
@waheedejaz6397
2 жыл бұрын
Is there an online platform that support maintainence declaration?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Have a look into Taxfix
@waheedejaz6397
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance taxfix doesn't support Unterhaltserklarung but SteuerGo does.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😊
@raviprakash449
9 ай бұрын
I got the document and filled also but my doubt how to get notarized (in India or Germany ) any specific things to take care
@ahsanfinance
9 ай бұрын
The document needs to be Notorized from the Country where the Supported persons are living.
@kirtiferwani9225
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, I have been sending money to India around 1000€ in my own Indian account for family maintenance as my mom is a widow and sister is not working . Moms age is around 60 and she has a property owned in her name but no income elsewhere ! Can I claim the tax return in such case ? Thanks
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
If you can show that she is unable to earn a living then I think it shouldnt be a problem
@MuhammadAli-fs8zs
10 ай бұрын
9984 Euros for 2022 can also be claimed for one parent? If one meet the criteria.
@ahsanfinance
10 ай бұрын
Depending on the conditions yes the maximum amount can be claimed
@aashnachhatwal3563
Жыл бұрын
Can I claim the student loan for the return? My father is a single parent, he will be retired once next 3 years. I am planning to come to Germany on student visa next year. So can I claim student loan and supporting my family amount also? We don't have a house in India. We pay rent. Because I will be taking a hefty loan so planning in advance everything. Thank you!
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Hello, there are 2 things. 1. You cannot claim the loan amount in a tax return, you can only put the interest on the loan in your tax return 2. As far as I know, you cannot claim the expense on a loan outside Germany, but please confirm this with a tax consultant
@bookworld6405
Жыл бұрын
Can I claim deduction for the money sent to my wife in India for maintenance and 2 school going kids . She is house wife but file tax in India for interests earned from banks and dividends
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@karthikp2202
11 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, I have started my job in Germany in July 2023 and would like to support my mother (50 year old) monthly since she is less that 65 year old am I still eligible for tax refund and she don't have a regular income,assets and my father was also expired 10 years back. Thanks, Karthik
@ahsanfinance
11 ай бұрын
You can support a parent if you can prove that they are unable to provide for themselves
@anwaarahmad206
2 жыл бұрын
Pakistan is in Category 4 I guess.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Yup 😔
@sportlover1510
Жыл бұрын
Can i buy and sell gold silver trading with app and how i have to pay taxe
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
You will have to mention it in your tax return
@sportlover1510
Жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance only profit or profit minus lost
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
Within one year if there is a profit then it will be taxed after 1 year its tax free. Only the profit will be taxed, if there was a loss within that 1 year (and sale was made at a loss) you can adjust the loss against profit from the same asset class
@Angelacy16
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ahsan, i want to send a total amount of 4000 euros to my mother who is a housewife(age under 55), She falls under category 4 of the countries listed. Could you please tell me, if i can claim it if i send the entire amount (as u said its easier to send in separate months)? And while sending, should i add the reference too as gitft or family support?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
As I mentioned in the video, you cannot get the whole amount as is. You only get part of it back and as almost 2/3 of the year has also passed your claimable amount will further decrease. That said if you are sending money to your mother then it would be better to send in one payment now. In the reference it sould be as family support.
@Angelacy16
Жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thanks Ahsan.. But about the age? She ins under 65years of age... Is a part still claimable??? TIA
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
You can try your luck. Some times the expenses are approved sometime not.
@Angelacy16
Жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thanks for ur prompt response... One last query.. Once my mother receives the amount, is it something that she has to remove all the money at one go? Or can she transfer the money part by part to another bank? Is there a problem for tracking the money later once she receives it?
@ahsanfinance
Жыл бұрын
It's not about how the money is used, it's mainly for family support i.e. the person being mentioned in the documents is getting it and using it.
@Mindsoul2022
2 жыл бұрын
Salam sir, i am sending money to my mother back in India everymonth for family maintenance. My mom gets a normal pension of 10000 rupees ( 150 €) per month. I'm i eligible for tax return here? Thank you.
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I think you would be eligible for a part of the refund
@Mindsoul2022
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance thank you for replying sir.
@aziz6202
7 ай бұрын
Hi Ahsan, what about if i send a big amount for religion purpouse, ”Hajj" for example , can that be claimed?
@ahsanfinance
7 ай бұрын
I am not quite sure. However, If all the conditions are met i.e. Age, the Person being needy then it shouldn't be a problem.
@sharatnaik
2 жыл бұрын
What if the parents don't meet the age criterion but don't have a significant income?
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
. May I ask how old they are?
@sharatnaik
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Sure. 58 (low income) and 49 (no income)
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
If they do not have any disability that can limit their ability to work, then unfortunately you cannot claim this amount
@sharatnaik
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance Not I wanted to hear. But thanks for the clarification. Can't thank you enough for the informative content!
@nabeelasimofficial1577
2 жыл бұрын
What to say, if parents have own house in pakistan, but we still finance them
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Do both parents own a house?
@nabeelasimofficial1577
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahsanfinance no my father owns a house, but my siblings and parents are living together
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately as your father own the house, he does have the ability to sell it and live off that money ( this is what the finanzamt might argue), that said you can always apply and see how the finanzamt responds.
@tabassumkiani
2 жыл бұрын
Ohh bahi urdu ma batao please
@ahsanfinance
2 жыл бұрын
This channel is in English, you can subscribe to my urdu channel here: kzitem.info/rock/TIU_aEOxhEZDzNg3-vPvsw i will make a video in urdu there
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