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Germany Solidarity Surcharge 2025

Calculate 'Soli' based on your 2025 income tax liability

Introduction

🎯 What

Additional surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag) on Income Tax.

👥 Who

High-income earners (~Top 10%). Most taxpayers are exempt.

💡 Why

Originally for reunification costs, now limited to high earners.

📝 Tax Data

Assessment Type

Year

Annual Income Tax Liability (€) Einkommensteuer Amount (Not Gross Pay!)

Gross Income (Optional Reference) Does not affect calculation

💵 Calculation Result

Soli Rules 2025

Exemption Limits (Freigrenzen)

Zone 1: Exempt (0%)

• Single: Tax up to €18,130
• Married: Tax up to €36,260

Zone 2: Transition (Partial)

• Gradual increase ("Milderungszone")
• Tax > Limit but below full threshold

Zone 3: Full Rate (5.5%)

• Applied on full income tax amount
• For very high earners

FAQs

Q: Is Soli abolished?
A: For ~90% of taxpayers, yes. It remains for top earners.

Q: Is it calculated on Gross Income?
A: No, it is a percentage of your highly specific Income Tax liability.

Q: Can I deduct it?
A: Generally no, unlike Church Tax.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and Google AdSense purposes only. Calculations are estimates based on general German tax rules for 2025. This is not legal or financial advice. Always consult the German tax authority (Finanzamt) or a certified advisor.