How much tax do you save with income-related expenses?
Enter your work-related expenses (§9 EStG) and instantly see when itemising beats the €1,230 employee lump sum.
Expenses
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- Tax savings
- €362
- Total of your expenses
- €2,438
- Employee lump sum
- €1,230
- Deductible expenses
- €2,438
- Above lump sum
- €1,208
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Breakdown
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commuter allowance | €1,738.00 |
| Home-office allowance | €300.00 |
| Work equipment | €400.00 |
| Training | €0.00 |
| Business travel | €0.00 |
| Home office room | €0.00 |
| Work clothing | €0.00 |
| Job application costs | €0.00 |
| Trade union | €0.00 |
| Total expenses | €2,438 |
| Employee lump sum (§9a EStG) | €1,230 |
| Excess over lump sum | €1,208 |
| Marginal rate | 30 % |
| Tax savings | €362 |
Note: Calculation per §9 + §9a EStG (2026). Commuter allowance: €0.30/km up to 20 km, €0.38/km from km 21 onwards (temporary through 2026). Employee lump sum: €1,230/year. Actual savings depend on your individual tax assessment.
Background
Werbungskosten Germany 2026: §9 EStG, Lump Sum and Deductible Categories
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