Church Tax Calculator
Determine your church tax based on income tax. Applies to all federal states with 8% or 9%.
Optional, for calculating the share of gross income.
Church tax / year
720,00 €
Church tax / month
60,00 €
Share of gross
1,44%
Calculation
Church tax rate: 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% in all other federal states. Church tax is deductible as a special expense and reduces income tax. 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 high is church tax in Germany?
Church tax is 8% of income tax in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, and 9% in all other federal states. It is automatically deducted from your salary if you are a registered member of a tax-collecting religious community.
How can I stop paying church tax?
You must formally leave the church at the local registry office (Standesamt) or district court (Amtsgericht). The fee is typically between 10 and 60 euros depending on the federal state.
What is the Church Tax Calculator?
The church tax calculator computes church tax as a surcharge on income or wage tax. The rate is 8% or 9% depending on the state.
How does the Church Tax Calculator work?
Church tax is calculated as a percentage of the assessed income tax. Enter your taxable income or wage tax. The calculator applies the church tax rate for your state.
Key Data and Facts
Church tax rate: 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% in all other states. Deductible as a special expense. Opt-out at the civil registry or local court.
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