Germany Income Tax Calculator
Enter annual taxable income (zvE) and filing status to estimate 2024 German income tax and solidarity surcharge.
Use the Germany Income Tax Calculator
Your Income Details
EUR
Married uses Ehegattensplitting — income halved, tax doubled.
Based on 2024 German income tax formula (EStG). Does not include church tax, social insurance contributions, or trade tax.
Taxable Income
EUR 50,000
Income Tax
EUR 0
Solidarity
EUR 0
zvE Less Tax
EUR 0
Annual & Monthly Breakdown
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Tax Zone Breakdown
Enter your income to see the zone breakdown.
How Your Income Is Allocated
Enter your income to see the allocation chart.
Summary
Enter annual taxable income (zvE) and filing status to estimate 2024 German income tax and solidarity surcharge.
How it works
- Enter annual taxable income (zu versteuerndes Einkommen, zvE) in euros, after deductions and allowances.
- Select your filing status — single or married filing jointly.
- For married filing jointly, income is split in half (Ehegattensplitting), tax is computed on the half, then doubled.
- The final 2024 Grundfreibetrag (basic allowance) of EUR 11,784 is applied automatically.
- Income tax is computed using the official five-zone German progressive formula.
- Solidarity surcharge is assessed at 5.5% of income tax, but only above the exemption threshold.
- Results show annual tax, effective rate, marginal rate, and a zone-by-zone breakdown.
Use cases
- Estimate German income tax once your taxable income (zvE) is known.
- Compare income tax under single vs. married (Splitting) filing status.
- Understand which tax zone your income falls into.
- See the marginal tax effect of a change in taxable income.
- Prepare for the annual Einkommensteuererklarung (tax return).
- Model freelance or self-employment income tax liability in Germany.
- Understand the solidarity surcharge and whether it applies to your income.
- Benchmark German tax burden against other country tax calculators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-09-19 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu