Part of the topic: 💶 Taxes & salary
Tax refund calculator 2026 (employees)
Most employees get money back from their tax return – on average several hundred euros. Enter your salary and deductible costs to estimate your refund for 2026.
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How to use it
- Enter your annual gross salary and tax class.
- Add commuting distance, workdays, home-office days and other work expenses.
- Add donations and labour costs for tradesmen or household services to see the estimated refund.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 32a, § 9a, § 9 EStG; § 169 Fiscal Code (deadlines). Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Is a tax return worth it?
For most employees yes: the tax office pays back an average of several hundred euros, mainly because of work expenses above the lump sum.
Until when can I file my 2026 return voluntarily?
A voluntary return can be filed up to four years later – for 2026 until the end of 2030.