Income-tax allowance and brackets update for 2026
In force
Taxation
For the 2026 assessment year the basic personal allowance is EUR12,348. The 42% bracket begins at taxable income of EUR69,879 and the 45% bracket at EUR277,826 for a single assessment under section 32a; married joint assessment and other tax circumstances alter the calculation. These are taxable-income thresholds, not gross-salary bands.
Who it affects
Individuals subject to German income tax in 2026.
Sources
Primary: Federal Finance Ministry — section 32a income-tax tariff 2026 ↗
Corroborating: Federal Finance Ministry — tax changes for 2026 ↗
Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology