Germany income-tax schedule calculator — 2026
Estimate the Germany income-tax rate schedule on annual taxable income for 2026. Check the filing scope and excluded components.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Annual taxable income after applicable deductions (EUR) | Use taxable income after applicable deductions, not gross wages. The filing scope below must match your situation. |
Understanding your result
The tax is the stated annual taxable-income schedule before the exclusions/adjustments listed in the method. Effective rate is tax divided by taxable income; it is not the marginal rate on the next unit of income.
Common mistakes
- Entering gross salary or take-home pay instead of taxable income.
- Assuming credits, social contributions, local taxes or a different filing status are included.
Check your calculation
- Compare the tax year, bracket boundaries and a hand-checkable income with current official guidance.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What schedule tax applies to my annual taxable income in Germany?
Estimate the Germany income-tax rate schedule on annual taxable income for 2026. Check the filing scope and excluded components.
Common uses
- Compare schedule estimates for different taxable-income amounts.
- Understand progressive bands or the specific tariff before excluded adjustments.
How it works
Input contract: Annual taxable income after applicable deductions. This is not gross salary. Scope: Single resident Grundtarif on zu versteuerndes Einkommen; exact EStG §32a tariff. The calculation uses the stated 2026 schedule and excludes Credits and rebates unless explicitly listed; Payroll/social insurance; Local/provincial income taxes; Capital gains and dividend special rates; Gross-to-net salary; Tax withheld, refunds or filing balance; Solidarity surcharge; Church tax; Spousal splitting; Progressionsvorbehalt; §32d capital-income tax and §§34 etc. special tariffs. Confirmed in §32a(1) This estimates schedule tax before excluded adjustments, not the amount to file or a take-home salary.
Worked example
For annual taxable income of 20000 EUR, this scoped schedule gives 1570 EUR before the listed excluded components.