How Much German Solidarity Surcharge Do You Owe in 2026?
Calculate the Soli on your income tax — with allowance, transition zone and full 5.5 % rate.
Filing Status
- Solidarity Surcharge
- €223
- Tax Zone
- Transition zone (capped at 11.9 %)
- Allowance (Freigrenze)
- €18,130
- Transition Zone Upper Limit
- €33,710
- Effective Soli Rate
- 1.11 %
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Calculation under SolZG
| Position | Amount |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | €20,000 |
| Allowance (filing-based) | €18,130 |
| Transition Zone Upper Limit | €33,710 |
| Applied Formula | Soli = 11.9 % × (income tax − allowance) |
| Solidarity Surcharge | €223 |
| Effective Soli Rate | 1.11 % |
Note
Calculation under the German Solidaritätszuschlaggesetz (SolZG) as amended in 2021. 2026 allowance: €18,130 (single) or €36,260 (joint). Inside the transition zone the Soli is capped at 11.9 % of the amount exceeding the allowance. Above the transition zone the full 5.5 % rate applies to the assessed income tax.