Pay less, legally
Taxes
The average German tax return brings back more than a thousand euros. Those who know the rules collect it, without a single trick.
Money back
The German tax return: why it almost always pays
Nine out of ten employees get money back, on average more than a thousand euros.
Job related
Work-related expenses: the list that brings money back
Everything you spend for your job reduces your tax.
Tax on interest and gains
Capital gains tax in Germany: allowance, withholding, favourable assessment
Interest, dividends and price gains are taxed at a flat 25 percent.
Dates
German tax deadlines 2026: filing, objection, limitation
Whoever must file has until 31 July 2026 for the year 2025.
Taxes
Income Tax Calculator
Enter taxable income, read off tax, marginal rate and average rate, with joint assessment.