# Tax deduction opportunities in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tax-deduction-opportunities-in-germany > Updated: 2026-09-16T06:09:06.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3. In Germany, various personal and professional expenses may be eligible for tax deductions or reimbursements through tax returns. Medical costs, specifically prescription weight loss medications such as pills and injections, may be claimed as “extraordinary burdens” if they exceed a certain threshold of personal burden. This includes related expenses like travel to doctors or pharmacies. Certain household-related pet care services, such as in-home grooming or dog walking, can qualify for a 20 percent income tax deduction up to 4,000 euros annually, provided they are paid via non-cash methods and meet specific criteria. Additionally, taxpayers can reclaim money through retirement provisions. For the 2025 tax year, contributions to statutory pension insurance and basic pensions can be considered up to 29,344 euros per person, while subsidized Riester contracts allow for contributions up to 2,100 euros per year. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: German tax returns: ways to reclaim money through deductions German taxpayers can potentially reclaim hundreds of euros by filing tax returns, specifically through professional expenses and retirement contributions like statutory pensions and Riester contracts. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-tax-returns-ways-to-reclaim-money-through-deductions ### 2026-09-16: Germany pet care services may qualify for tax deductions Pet owners in Germany may deduct certain in-home pet care and dog walking services from their income tax, up to 4,000 euros annually, provided they use non-cash payments and receive an invoice. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-pet-care-tax-deductions-for-in-home-services ### 2026-09-09: Germany: Weight loss medication costs may be tax deductible In Germany, high costs for prescription weight loss pills and injections may be deductible as extraordinary burdens on tax returns if they exceed certain income-based thresholds. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-weight-loss-medication-costs-may-be-tax-deductible --- Cite as: Tax deduction opportunities in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tax-deduction-opportunities-in-germany