Calculate the German commuter allowance
Calculate the annual income-related expense for journeys to the first workplace. This is the commuter allowance, not reimbursement of actual travel costs or a mileage allowance for business trips.
Calculate the 2026 commuter allowance from distance and working days
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Enter the one-way distance to the primary workplace and your working days.
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The calculator automatically uses €0.38 from the first kilometre for 2026.
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The calculator shows the annual German deductible amount, not the tax refund.
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How this tool calculates
The one-way distance is counted. Since 1 January 2026, €0.38 applies from the first kilometre in Germany.
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Data status and limitations
- Reference year
- 2026
- Calculation basis as of
- 2026-08-04
- Scope
- Germany, journeys between home and the first workplace
- Not included
- Tax effect, employee lump sum, cap without a personal or provided car, collective transport and dual households
Terms used in this calculation
- Commuter allowance
- The German tax-deductible amount for journeys to the primary workplace.
- One-way distance
- Only the journey from home to work, without the return.
- Income-related expenses
- Work-related expenses that may reduce taxable income in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculated amount my tax refund?
No. It may reduce taxable income. The actual tax effect depends on your circumstances.
Do I include working-from-home days?
Only days on which you actually travelled the entered distance to the primary workplace.