Mobility Budget
The mobility budget is a tax-free employer subsidy of up to €50/month for private mobility expenses — combined with the Deutschlandticket, it creates an attractive benefit package.
What is the Mobility Budget?
The mobility budget is a tax-free employer subsidy that allows companies to grant employees up to €50/month for private mobility expenses. It is tax-free under § 8 Abs. 1 Satz 3 EStG (Sachbezugfreigrenze) and can be used for:
- Fuel vouchers
- Public transit tickets (incl. Deutschlandticket subsidy)
- Parking fees
- Carsharing vouchers
- E-scooter and e-bike vouchers
- Bicycle leasing
Mobility Budget and the Deutschlandticket
The mobility budget can be combined with the Deutschlandticket:
| Combination | Monthly Value | Tax Status |
|---|---|---|
| Deutschlandticket (€63/month) | €63 | Tax-free under § 3 No. 15 EStG |
| Vouchers (~€10/month) | ~€10 | Tax-free under § 8 Abs. 1 S. 3 EStG |
| Mobility budget (up to €50/month) | up to €50 | Tax-free under § 8 Abs. 1 S. 3 EStG |
| Total possible | up to €123 | Fully tax-free |
