How is the tax calculated?

A significant advantage of using Lohnsteuer kompakt instead of forms is the calculation and optimisation of refunds or additional tax payments. The tax calculation provides an overview of the expected tax assessment based on your data at any time.

In addition, Lohnsteuer kompakt offers further significant advantages compared to the usual presentation of the tax assessment:

• You can view calculation details by clicking on the amount of the expected tax liability. All coloured items can be clicked for further details.
• Clicking on total values takes you to detailed calculation sheets with interim results.
• By clicking on the name of an item, you are taken to the underlying input page.
• Lohnsteuer kompakt always shows the calculation for joint and separate assessment for spouses. This also serves as the basis for the final choice of assessment type.
• Based on your entries, Lohnsteuer kompakt provides valuable tips for tax optimisation and possible input errors.

Note: The final determination of the tax liability and any resulting tax refund or additional payment is made exclusively by the relevant tax office and may differ from the Lohnsteuer kompakt calculation.