Calculate the German commuter allowance (Entfernungspauschale) from your one-way distance and number of working days.
How to use the Pendlerpauschale
Enter the one-way distance between home and work in km.
Enter how many days you commute in the year.
Read the annual allowance you can claim as work-related expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Only the one-way distance counts. The first 20 km are 0.30 EUR/km and each further km is 0.38 EUR/km, multiplied by your number of commuting days in the year.
No. It is a deductible expense that lowers your taxable income. The actual saving depends on your personal tax rate, so the real benefit is a fraction of the amount shown.
Generally no. The distance allowance applies regardless of whether you drive, cycle or take public transport, though special rules can apply in some cases.
A commuter allowance calculator for the German Entfernungspauschale, using the one-way distance and the 2026 rates of 0.30 EUR/km up to 20 km and 0.38 EUR/km beyond.
It shows the deductible amount per year, which you can enter as work-related expenses in your tax return.
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