Trade Tax Calculator
Calculate the trade tax for your business. With assessment rate, exemption and credit against income tax. Quick, accurate calculation with all 2026.
Typical: 200% - 900%. Average approx. 400%.
Trade tax
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Effective burden
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Detailed calculation
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Allowance of {amount} applies only to sole proprietorships and partnerships. The income tax credit under §35 EStG is max. 4 times the tax assessment. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is trade tax calculated?
Trade tax is calculated by multiplying the trade income by the base rate of 3.5% and then by the municipality's levy rate. Sole proprietors receive a tax-free allowance of 24,500 euros.
Who has to pay trade tax?
All commercial businesses are subject to trade tax. Freelancers (Freiberufler) and agricultural businesses are exempt. Sole proprietors benefit from a 24,500 euro allowance.
What is the Trade Tax Calculator?
The trade tax calculator computes the trade tax for businesses based on trade income and the municipal multiplier.
How does the Trade Tax Calculator work?
From the profit, add-backs and deductions are applied. The tax measurement figure of 3.5% is applied to trade income and the result is multiplied by the municipal rate. Sole traders and partnerships receive an allowance.
Key Data and Facts
Tax measurement figure: 3.5%. Allowance for sole traders/partnerships: 24,500 euros. Minimum multiplier: 200%. Average multiplier in Germany: approx. 435%.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) step by step: 1. Gewerbeertrag determine: Starten Sie mit dem steuerlichen Gewinn (Gewinn aus Gewerbebetrieb). Addieren Sie Hinzurechnungen (z. B. 25 % der Finanzierungsanteile von interest, Mieten, Leasingraten ueber 200.000 EUR tax allowance) und ziehen Sie Kuerzungen ab (z. B. 1,2 % des Einheitswerts eigener Grundstuecke). 2. tax allowance abziehen: Einzelunternehmer und Personengesellschaften erhalten 24.500 EUR tax allowance. Kapitalgesellschaften (GmbH, AG) haben keinen tax allowance. 3. Steuermessbetrag calculate: Gewerbeertrag x 3,5 % (Steuermesszahl). 4. Hebesatz anwenden: Steuermessbetrag x Hebesatz der Gemeinde (in %). 5. GewSt-Anrechnung: Einzelunternehmer koennen das 4-fache des Steuermessbetrags auf die income tax (Einkommensteuer) anrechnen. Beispiel: Einzelunternehmer mit 80.000 EUR Gewerbeertrag in Muenchen (Hebesatz 490 %). Gewerbeertrag: 80.000 EUR. tax allowance: 24.500 EUR. Steuerpflichtiger Gewerbeertrag: 55.500 EUR (abgerundet auf volle 100: 55.500 EUR). Steuermessbetrag: 55.500 x 3,5 % = 1.942,50 EUR. trade tax (Gewerbesteuer): 1.942,50 x 490 % = 9.518,25 EUR. ESt-Anrechnung (4-fach): 1.942,50 x 4 = 7.770 EUR. Effektive Belastung nach Anrechnung: ca. 1.748 EUR.
Calculation Example
Einzelunternehmer, Gewerbeertrag 80.000 EUR, Muenchen (Hebesatz 490 %). Nach tax allowance (24.500 EUR): 55.500 EUR. Steuermessbetrag: 1.942,50 EUR. trade tax (Gewerbesteuer): 9.518,25 EUR. Nach ESt-Anrechnung (7.770 EUR): effektive Belastung ca. 1.748 EUR.
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