Part of the topic: 💶 Taxes & salary
German income tax calculator 2026
Enter your taxable income (zu versteuerndes Einkommen) for 2026. The calculator applies the 2026 tax tariff, splitting for couples, the solidarity surcharge and church tax.
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How to use it
- Enter your taxable income – you find it on last year's tax assessment, or estimate it as gross income minus deductions.
- Choose single or joint assessment and your church tax rate.
- Read income tax, solidarity surcharge, church tax and your average and marginal tax rates.
Worked example
€50,000 taxable income, single assessment, no church tax: €10,548 income tax, no solidarity surcharge. Average rate 21.1%, marginal rate 35.0%.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 32a German Income Tax Act (2026 tariff); Solidarity Surcharge Act. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between average and marginal tax rate?
The average rate is total tax divided by income. The marginal rate is the tax on the next euro you earn – important for raises, bonuses and deductions.
What is the basic allowance in 2026?
12,348 € per person. Income up to this amount is tax-free; with joint assessment the allowance doubles.
Who pays the solidarity surcharge?
Since 2021 only high earners: it applies once income tax exceeds 20,350 € (single) or 40,700 € (joint) in 2026, phased in gradually.