Einkommensteuer (Income Tax) Approximate bracket steps for Germany's continuous progressive formula (§32a EStG). Actual German tax uses a smooth quadratic curve between 14% and 42%. Grundfreibetrag of €12,096 modeled as allowance.
€7,586 30.3%
Solidaritätszuschlag (Solidarity Surcharge) 5.5% surcharge on income tax. Approximately 90% of taxpayers pay no Soli due to exemption threshold (~€18,130 income tax ≈ ~€68,000 taxable income). Modeled as ~3% flat on profit above threshold as simplified approximation.
€466 1.9%
Kranken- & Pflegeversicherung (Health & Care Insurance) Combined statutory health insurance (15.7% incl. average Zusatzbeitrag) + long-term care insurance (4.0% childless rate). Self-employed pay the full rate. Capped at Beitragsbemessungsgrenze of €62,100/year (max ~€12,234/year). Minimum income floor of ~€14,140/year applies but is not modeled.
€1,019 4.1%