Norman: Tax Deduction Finderv1.0.0

A freelance graphic designer works from home and wants to deduct a portion of rent, utilities, and new office furniture. The skill analyzes transactions for rent payments, internet bills, and furniture purchases, suggesting proper SKR04 categories like 6000 for rent and 4800 for office equipment, and explains GWG rules for items under 1000 EUR.

A consultant travels frequently for client meetings and needs to deduct transportation, hotel stays, and meals. The skill scans transactions for fuel, public transport, hotel bookings, and restaurant charges, flagging them as Reisekosten and suggesting categories like 6650 for travel and 6660 for meals, while applying daily Verpflegungspauschale rates.

An IT consultant uses multiple SaaS tools like Adobe and hosting services and wants to ensure all subscriptions are deductible. The skill reviews recurring payments for software and subscriptions, categorizing them under Betriebsausgaben like 4800 for software costs, and checks if they are fully deductible or require depreciation.

A founder of a small e-commerce business incurs expenses for advertising, domain registration, and professional liability insurance. The skill identifies transactions for ads, domain fees, and insurance premiums, suggesting SKR04 categories such as 6930 for advertising and 4950 for insurance, and notes the 35 EUR limit for client gifts.

Individuals working independently, such as designers or consultants, with low overhead and variable income. The skill helps them maximize deductions for home office, technology, and professional development to reduce Einkommensteuer liability.

Registered small businesses with a few employees, like local shops or service providers, operating under simplified tax regimes. The skill assists in categorizing expenses for travel, marketing, and equipment to optimize Betriebsausgaben and comply with VAT rules.

Early-stage companies focused on growth, often with high software and development costs. The skill scans for deductible SaaS subscriptions, hardware purchases, and client acquisition expenses, ensuring proper depreciation for items over 1000 EUR and maximizing tax savings.