Commuter Allowance Calculator 2026 — 0.30 € + 0.38 €/km
Calculate your Pendlerpauschale 2026: 0.30 €/km up to 20 km, 0.38 €/km from km 21. Annual cap 4,500 € (without own car). Free with example calculation.
Annual deduction
2.156,00 €
Estimated tax savings / Year
905,52 €
~ 75,46 € / month
Calculation
The commuter allowance applies to the one-way trip to work.
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 the commuter allowance?
The commuter allowance is 0.30 euros per kilometer for the first 20 km one way, and 0.38 euros per kilometer from the 21st kilometer onward. Only the one-way distance counts, regardless of transportation method.
Can I claim the commuter allowance for working from home?
No, the commuter allowance only applies for days you actually commute to the workplace. For home office days, you can claim the home office flat rate of 6 euros per day instead.
What is the Commuter Allowance Calculator 2026 — 0.30 € + 0.38 €/km?
The commuter allowance calculator computes the distance allowance for the commute to work as income-related expenses in the tax return.
How does the Commuter Allowance Calculator 2026 — 0.30 € + 0.38 €/km work?
Enter the one-way distance to work and the number of working days per year. The calculator computes the deductible commuter allowance: 0.30 euros/km for the first 20 km, 0.38 euros/km from the 21st kilometre. The estimated tax saving is shown.
Key Data and Facts
Distance allowance: 0.30 euros/km (1st-20th km), 0.38 euros/km from the 21st km. Applies to one-way distance regardless of transport mode. Max. 4,500 euros (public transport), unlimited for own car.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Pendlerpauschale step by step: 1. Einfache Entfernung messen: Kuerzeste Strassenverbindung zwischen Wohnung und erster Taetigkeitsstaette in vollen Kilometern (abgerundet). 2. Arbeitstage pro year zaehlen: Typisch ca. 220-230 days. Ziehen Sie Urlaub, Krankheit, Feiertage und Homeoffice-days ab. 3. Pauschale calculate: Erste 20 km: Entfernung x 0,30 EUR x Arbeitstage. Ab 21. km: (Entfernung - 20) x 0,38 EUR x Arbeitstage. 4. Steuerersparnis schaetzen: Pendlerpauschale x persoenlicher marginal tax rate (z. B. 35 %). 5. Werbungskostenpauschale beachten: Die Pendlerpauschale lohnt sich erst, wenn sie zusammen mit anderen work-related expenses (Werbungskosten) die Pauschale von 1.230 EUR uebersteigt. 6. Verkehrsmittelunabhaengig: Die Pauschale gilt fuer Auto, Fahrrad, Bus, Bahn und auch zu Fuss.
Calculation Example
Einfache Strecke 35 km, 220 Arbeitstage. Erste 20 km: 20 x 0,30 x 220 = 1.320 EUR. Ab 21. km: 15 x 0,38 x 220 = 1.254 EUR. total: 2.574 EUR. Steuerersparnis (35 %): ca. 900 EUR.
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