Solidarity Surcharge Calculator 2026 — Threshold 20,350 €
Do you still pay Soli in 2026? Check instantly: free up to 20,350 € income tax (single) or 40,700 € (joint). Calculate 5.5% surcharge with full breakdown.
Solidarity surcharge
0,00 €
Surcharge applies?
No
Detailed calculation
Since 2021, the surcharge has been eliminated for approx. 90% of taxpayers. Exemption limit: 20.350 EUR (individual) or 40.700 EUR (joint assessment). In the mitigation zone, the surcharge is limited to max. 11.9% of the excess amount. 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
Do I still have to pay the solidarity surcharge?
Since 2021, the solidarity surcharge has been eliminated for most taxpayers. It is only charged when income tax exceeds the exemption threshold of 20,350 euros (individual) or 40,700 euros (joint assessment).
How high is the solidarity surcharge?
The full solidarity surcharge is 5.5% of income tax. However, it only applies above certain thresholds, and there is a sliding zone where it is reduced. Only about 10% of taxpayers still pay it.
What is the Solidarity Surcharge Calculator 2026 — Threshold 20,350 €?
The solidarity surcharge calculator computes the surcharge on income tax. Since 2021 the surcharge no longer applies to about 90% of taxpayers thanks to an increased exemption threshold.
How does the Solidarity Surcharge Calculator 2026 — Threshold 20,350 € work?
The surcharge is 5.5% of income tax if it exceeds the exemption threshold. In the mitigation zone the surcharge is gradually increased to 5.5%. The calculator checks whether and how much surcharge you owe.
Key Data and Facts
Surcharge rate: 5.5% of income tax. Exemption threshold 2026: 20,350 euros (single) / 40,700 euros (joint). About 90% of taxpayers exempt since 2021.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate den Solidaritaetszuschlag step by step: 1. income tax (Einkommensteuer) determine: calculate Sie zunaechst Ihre income tax (Einkommensteuer) nach dem Tarif 2026. 2. Freigrenze pruefen: Einzelveranlagung: Liegt Ihre ESt unter 20.350 EUR, faellt kein Soli an. Zusammenveranlagung: Freigrenze 40.700 EUR. Dies entspricht einem taxable income (zvE) von ca. 68.400 EUR (Einzel) bzw. ca. 136.800 EUR (zusammen). 3. Milderungszone: Liegt die ESt knapp ueber der Freigrenze, wird der Soli schrittweise angehoben (nicht sofort volle 5,5 %). Die Formel: In der Milderungszone betraegt der Soli 11,9 % des Differenzbetrags (ESt minus 20.350 EUR). Ab einer ESt von ca. 33.000 EUR greift der volle Satz von 5,5 %. 4. Vollen Soli calculate: ESt x 5,5 %. Beispiel: employee mit 75.000 EUR taxable income (zvE), ledig. income tax (Einkommensteuer): ca. 20.800 EUR. Freigrenze: 20.350 EUR -- ueberschritten. Differenz: 20.800 - 20,350 = 2.670 EUR. Milderungssoli: 2.670 x 11,9 % = 317,73 EUR. Voller Soli waere: 20.800 x 5,5 % = 1.144 EUR. Es gilt der niedrigere Betrag: 317,73 EUR. Zum Vergleich: Bei 100.000 EUR taxable income (zvE) (ESt ca. 30.200 EUR) greift der volle Soli: 30.200 x 5,5 % = 1.661 EUR. Ca. 90 % aller Steuerzahler zahlen seit 2021 keinen Soli mehr.
Calculation Example
Ledig, taxable income (zvE) 75.000 EUR, ESt 20.800 EUR. Freigrenze (20.350 EUR) ueberschritten. Milderungssoli: (20.800 - 20,350) x 11,9 % = 317,73 EUR (statt volle 5,5 % = 1.144 EUR).
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