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Work-related expenses calculator 2026 (Werbungskosten)
Enter your commute, home-office days and other job costs. The calculator adds them up, compares the total with the employee flat allowance of €1,230 and estimates the extra tax refund.
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How to use it
- Enter your commute: one-way km, commuting days and means of transport.
- Add home-office days and other job costs such as equipment, training or moving.
- Enter your estimated taxable income to see roughly how much tax you save above the €1,230 flat allowance.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 9 German Income Tax Act (€0.38/km from 2026); § 4(5) no. 6c (home office €6/day, max €1,260); § 9a (€1,230); § 32a (2026 tariff). Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the commuting allowance in 2026?
€0.38 per kilometre of the one-way distance from the first kilometre, for each day you travel to your main workplace.
How much is the home-office allowance in 2026?
€6 per day you work mainly from home, up to €1,260 per year (210 days).
When are Werbungskosten worth itemising?
Only if they exceed the employee flat allowance of €1,230; the tax office applies the flat allowance automatically.