Advance Lump Sum Calculator Germany
German Vorabpauschale on funds and ETFs at the 2026 base rate of 3.20%: base return, distributions, partial exemption by fund type, saver's allowance and tax.
2026: 3.20%
Advance lump sum
€1,120.00
Tax on advance lump sum
€0.00
Detailed calculation
The advance lump sum is collected at the beginning of the following year and offset against the sale of fund units. The base interest rate is set annually by the BMF. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advance lump sum (Vorabpauschale)?
The advance lump sum is a minimum annual taxation on investment fund gains, even if you haven't sold any shares. It is based on the base rate set by the German Federal Bank and the fund's value at the start of the year.
How is the advance lump sum calculated?
The base return is multiplied by 70% and then by the fund value at the beginning of the year. The actual value increase caps the amount. The saver's allowance of 1,000 euros applies.
From what fund value does the advance lump sum actually cost tax?
With the 2026 base rate of 3.20%, the base return is 2.24% of the fund value on 1 January (3.20% × 0.7). For an equity fund, 1.568% remains taxable after the 30% partial exemption, and as long as this amount, together with your other capital income, stays below the saver's allowance of €1,000 (€2,000 for married couples), no tax is due – without other capital income, that means up to a fund value of around €63,775 (around €127,550 for married couples). Example: at €100,000, the advance lump sum is €2,240, or €1,568 after the partial exemption; after deducting €1,000, €568 is taxable, resulting in €149.81 tax (26.375%, without church tax).
Guide
What is the Advance Lump Sum Calculator Germany?
The advance lump sum calculator computes the annual tax prepayment on accumulating funds and ETFs under the Investment Tax Act.
How does the Advance Lump Sum Calculator Germany work?
The advance lump sum is based on the fund value at the start of the year, multiplied by the Bundesbank base rate and a factor of 0.7. Partial exemptions (equity funds 30%, mixed funds 15%) are deducted. Flat-rate tax applies to the remainder.
Key Data and Facts
Base rate 2026: 3.20%. Partial exemption: equity funds 30%, mixed funds 15%, real-estate funds 60%. The advance lump sum is debited from the clearing account in early January.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the advance lump sum (Vorabpauschale) step by step: 1. Determine the fund value at the beginning of the year: the value of all units of a fund as of 01 January of the current year. 2. Calculate the base yield: fund value x base interest rate x 0.7. The base interest rate is set by the Bundesbank (2026: 3.20%). 3. Check the performance: the advance lump sum is limited to the actual increase in value in the calendar year. In the case of negative performance, no advance lump sum is due. Distributed yields are deducted from the base yield. 4. Apply the partial exemption: equity funds (at least 51 % equity share): 30 % tax-free. Mixed funds (at least 25 % equity share): 15 % tax-free. Real estate funds: 60 % tax-free. 5. Calculate the tax: advance lump sum after partial exemption minus the saver's lump-sum allowance (1,000 EUR), then 26.375 % final withholding tax including Soli. Example: an accumulating MSCI World ETF (equity fund), fund value on 01.01.2026: 50,000 EUR. Increase in value during the year: 4,000 EUR. Base yield: 50,000 x 3.20% x 0.7 = 1,120.00 EUR. Limit: 1,120.00 EUR < 4,000 EUR increase in value – so 1,120.00 EUR remains. Partial exemption (30 %): 1,120.00 x 70 % = 784.00 EUR. After the saver's lump-sum allowance (assuming 500 EUR still available): taxable 284.00 EUR. Tax: 284.00 x 26.375 % = 74.91 EUR. The advance lump sum is credited as already taxed on later sales.
Calculation Example
MSCI World ETF, fund value 50,000 EUR, capital gain 4,000 EUR, base rate 3.20%. Base yield: 1,120.00 EUR. After partial exemption (30%): 784.00 EUR. Less saver's allowance (500 EUR): 284.00 EUR taxable. Tax (26.375%): 74.91 EUR.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — gesetze-im-internet.de
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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