Free German tax calculators — built for expats, employees, and freelancers. Every tool is based on official BMF formulas and verified §EStG law. No signup required, no data stored. Results are estimates for planning purposes.
For Employees
Net Wage Calculator
Most used
Calculate your take-home pay after income tax, Solidaritätszuschlag, and social insurance. Covers all 6 tax classes, church tax, children, and private health insurance. Supports 2022–2026.
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Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
Live
7 questions based on §46 EStG. Find out whether filing is legally required for your situation — or whether you should file voluntarily to claim a refund. Shows your deadline and next steps.
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Tax Class Optimizer
Includes Elterngeld
Compare IV/IV, III/V, and IV+Faktor side by side for married couples. See monthly take-home per partner and household total. Includes Elterngeld impact and timing warnings.
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Werbungskosten Calculator
Live
Enter work-related expenses across 12 categories — commuting, home office, equipment, training, relocation, and more. See whether itemising beats the €1,230 flat rate and your estimated tax saving.
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Health Insurance
PKV vs GKV Calculator
New
Should you switch to private health insurance? Compare GKV against PKV with eligibility check, employer subsidy, family coverage gap, and 10-year cost projection. Based on 2025/2026 JAEG threshold.
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Coming Soon
India-Germany DTAA Calculator
Coming Soon
Calculate German tax implications of Indian income — NRE/NRO interest, dividends, rental income, ESOPs, and Progressionsvorbehalt. Built specifically for Indians in Germany.
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Note: All tools are free and require no signup. Results are estimates based on official BMF formulas and §EStG. They do not account for individual deductions or personal circumstances not entered. For a binding assessment, consult a qualified Steuerberater.