Germany Truck Per Diem: Truck

SpesenLaster — the travel expense calculator for truck drivers and professional drivers. Meal allowances, cabin allowance and per diem under §9 Para. 4a EStG (German Income Tax Act) — automatically calculated, exported as PDF for your tax return or employer.

Drivers spending 200 days a year on the road can claim over €5,000 in meal allowances. Yet many drivers lose hundreds of euros annually — because receipts are missing or flat rates are calculated incorrectly. SpesenLaster puts an end to that: log trips at the touch of a button, let the app calculate what you're owed.

Why SpesenLaster?

* GPS border detection for 200+ countries: Press BORDER — the app detects your country automatically and switches to the correct foreign rate instantly. No manual entry.
* Cabin allowance — automatic: Drivers sleeping in their truck press SLEEP — a feature unique to professional drivers that many apps overlook.
* 4-button system: START, BORDER, SLEEP, STOP — ready instantly, no setup, no account. Built for the road — four large buttons, no fiddling around.
* 100% offline & no registration: All data stays on your device. No cloud, no account.
* Current BMF rates (December 2025, valid from 2026): Domestic and international, meal deductions applied automatically.
* Fleet management: Multiple vehicles, licence plates, choose the right one per trip.
* PDF report with one click: Monthly or custom-period report for tax return or employer. Photograph receipts directly in the app.

What does it cost?

Recording trips and calculating allowances is permanently free — no subscription, no hidden costs. PDF export: €1.79/month (1st month free), €13.99/year, or €35.99 one-time for lifetime access. Your data always stays yours.

Download SpesenLaster now — free, offline, ready instantly. Safe travels and great expenses!

Legal basis:
* § 9 Para. 4a EStG (German Income Tax Act): https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/estg/__9.html
* BMF letter December 2025: https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Content/DE/Downloads/BMF_Schreiben/Steuerarten/Lohnsteuer/2025-12-05-steuerliche-behandlung-reisekosten-2026.html

Disclaimer: SpesenLaster is a private app with no connection to authorities, the German BMF, or any government body. The app calculates flat rates based on stored BMF data — no guarantee is given for completeness, accuracy, or currency. Results do not replace tax advice and create no legal entitlement. The user is responsible for the accuracy of their input data. Liability for financial damages is excluded to the extent permitted by law. For tax questions, consult a tax advisor or your local tax office.