Kirchensteuer

In English: Church tax

Only if you are a registered member of a church that collects it (e.g. Catholic or Protestant – you declared this when registering your address). It is 8% of the tax in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and 9% elsewhere. If you are not a member, choose "No church tax".

Where it comes up

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These are estimates to help you plan – not financial, tax or legal advice. They use German tax rules for 2026, assume steady returns and interest rates, and simplify where the page says so. Check the figures with your bank or a tax adviser before you decide.