Commute Tax Savings.
Calculate your distance allowance for 2026 and see how much you can claim on your tax return.
Shortest road connection counts.
≈ 230 Days per Year
Estimate for refund (Average 30-40%).
Die **Werbungskostenpauschale** von 1.230 € wird automatisch berücksichtigt.
You're still below the standard deduction (€1,230). The tax office automatically deducts the higher standard amount.
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Commuter Allowance: Claim Your Commute on Taxes
The distance allowance (Entfernungspauschale) is one of the most important tax deductions for employees in Germany. Every working day you commute to your workplace, you can claim a flat rate per kilometer.
Current Rates
- 0.30 Euro per km for the first 20 km
- 0.38 Euro per km from the 21st km
How It Works
The commuter allowance reduces your taxable income. How much money you actually get back depends on your personal tax rate. At a 35% marginal tax rate, a 2,000 euro deduction means about 700 euros back.
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Sources & References (2026)
All calculations are based on the official legal provisions for 2026. Despite careful research, no guarantee is given for correctness. This calculator does not replace professional tax advice.
Wichtiger Hinweis zur Berechnung
Diese Ergebnisse basieren auf den offiziellen Formeln des BMF (2026). Da individuelle steuerliche Merkmale (z.B. Freibeträge) variieren können, sind alle Angaben ohne Gewähr. Dieser Rechner ersetzt keine professionelle Steuerberatung. Mehr im Impressum.