{"id":801,"date":"2026-07-30T05:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/?page_id=801"},"modified":"2026-08-28T07:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T07:25:52","slug":"freelance-tax-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/freelance-tax-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelance Tax Calculator Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_a2d212-d4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_989d0d-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_989d0d-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9f3410-39\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9f3410-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9f3410-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_9f3410-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9f3410-39\">Freelance Tax Calculator Germany: Master Your Taxes with Ease<\/h1>\n\n\n    <section class=\"calculator-container freelance-tax-calculator calc-wrapper cols-3\">\r\n        <div class=\"calc-row\">\r\n            <!-- Column 1: Income -->\r\n            <div class=\"calc-col\">\r\n                <p class=\"calc-title\">Income<\/p>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_gross_income\">Estimated Gross Annual Revenue (\u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_gross_income\" placeholder=\"e.g. 55000\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_business_type\">Profession Type<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"ft_business_type\">\r\n                    <option value=\"freiberufler\">Freiberufler (no trade tax)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"gewerbe\">Gewerbetreibender (trade tax applies)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_vat_status\">VAT status<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"ft_vat_status\">\r\n                    <option value=\"liable\">VAT liable (normal)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"kleinunternehmer\">Kleinunternehmer (exempt)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_vat_rate\">VAT rate (%)<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"ft_vat_rate\">\r\n                    <option value=\"0.19\">19%<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"0.07\">7%<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"0\">0%<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_input_vat\">Input VAT on expenses (\u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_input_vat\" placeholder=\"VAT you can reclaim\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Column 2: Expenses & Social -->\r\n            <div class=\"calc-col\">\r\n                <p class=\"calc-title\">Expenses & Social Contributions<\/p>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_business_expenses\">Business Expenses (\u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_business_expenses\" placeholder=\"e.g. 10000\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_other_deductions\">Other deductible expenses (\u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_other_deductions\" placeholder=\"e.g. 1200\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_health_ins\">Health Insurance (annual amount or % toggle)<\/label>\r\n                <div style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;\">\r\n                    <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_health_amount\" placeholder=\"\u20ac amount (e.g. 4500)\" step=\"0.01\" style=\"flex:1;\">\r\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ft_health_as_percent\" title=\"if checked, health amount is percent of gross\">\r\n                    <label for=\"ft_health_as_percent\" style=\"margin:0;\">% of gross<\/label>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_pension_amount\">Pension \/ retirement contributions (annual \u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_pension_amount\" placeholder=\"e.g. 3000\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_self_employed_ins\">Other social contributions (annual \u20ac)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_self_employed_ins\" placeholder=\"e.g. 1000\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Column 3: Taxes \/ Personal -->\r\n            <div class=\"calc-col\">\r\n                <p class=\"calc-title\">Tax & Personal Options<\/p>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_state\">Federal State (for church tax %)<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"ft_state\">\r\n                    <option value=\"BW\">Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (8%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"BY\">Bavaria (8%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"BE\">Berlin (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"BB\">Brandenburg (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"HB\">Bremen (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"HH\">Hamburg (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"HE\">Hesse (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"NI\">Lower Saxony (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"MV\">Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"NW\">North Rhine-Westphalia (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"RP\">Rhineland-Palatinate (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"SL\">Saarland (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"SN\">Saxony (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"ST\">Saxony-Anhalt (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"SH\">Schleswig-Holstein (9%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"TH\">Thuringia (9%)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_municipal_multiplier\">Municipal multiplier \/ Hebesatz (%) for trade tax<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_municipal_multiplier\" placeholder=\"e.g. 400\" step=\"1\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_children\">Number of children<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ft_children\" min=\"0\" step=\"1\" placeholder=\"0\">\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_marital\">Marital status<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"ft_marital\">\r\n                    <option value=\"single\">Single<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"married_joint\">Married (joint)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"married_separate\">Married (separate)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_church_member\" class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ft_church_member\" checked> Church member (Kirchensteuer)\r\n                <\/label>\r\n\r\n                <label for=\"ft_soli_opt\" class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ft_soli_opt\" checked> Include Solidarit\u00e4tszuschlag\r\n                <\/label>\r\n\r\n                <!-- Buttons -->\r\n                <div class=\"calc-actions\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-primary\" id=\"ft_calc_btn\">Calculate<\/button>\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-ghost\" id=\"ft_clear_btn\">Clear<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- RESULTS: Hidden initially (grid 4 per row) -->\r\n        <div id=\"ft_results\" class=\"calc-results\" style=\"margin-top:30px; display:none; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:15px;\">\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Net Profit (Revenue \u2212 Expenses)<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_net_profit\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Taxable Income<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_taxable_income\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Estimated Income Tax (ESt)<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_income_tax\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer)<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_trade_tax\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">VAT Payable (collected \u2212 input VAT)<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_vat_payable\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Social Contributions (Health + Pension + Other)<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_social_total\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Church Tax<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_church_tax\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item result-highlight\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Net Income After All Taxes & Contributions<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"ft_net_after_all\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"calc-tip\">This is an estimate tool for freelancers. It uses 2025 progressive income tax formulas and commonly-used approximations for VAT, trade tax and social contributions. Not official tax advice.<\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2aac94-b8\">Working as a freelancer in Germany is an exciting path to independence, offering flexibility and freedom. You&#8217;re your own boss, working by your own rules, whether you&#8217;re a writer, designer, consultant, or IT specialist. But with this flexibility and independence comes significant responsibility, especially when it comes to your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_daa532-34\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_daa532-34\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_daa532-34\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_daa532-34 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_daa532-34\">Freelancing differs from an employment relationship with monthly deductions. Freelancers are solely responsible for paying their own taxes, which can be a complicated matter, especially for those just starting out. You need to keep track of all the different types of taxes, such as income tax, VAT, business tax, and pension contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_83d6ee-97\">To avoid unexpected tax hikes and make sure you file your tax return correctly, use the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany, which simplifies your tax estimate and financial planning. You&#8217;ll find more finance calculators for various areas of life on <a href=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"141\">Pro Finanzrechner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0b4e40-4b\">This article serves as a guide to the basics of freelance taxation in Germany, explaining the different types of taxes you need to pay. It also shows you how to use the German Freelance Tax Calculator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_1765d1-61 alignfull has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_265d86-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_265d86-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_265d86-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a5436c-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a5436c-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a5436c-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_a5436c-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a5436c-89\">Why Understanding Freelancer Taxes Matters So Much<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_69e81b-b1\">You&#8217;re considered self-employed in Germany when you work freelance. The state expects you to meet your tax obligations independently, without direct support. Failure to comply with the regulations or accidental calculation errors can result in fines, penalties, and unexpected back taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2bc443-52\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2bc443-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2bc443-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_2bc443-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2bc443-52\">Taxes play a decisive role in your career as a freelancer, since they affect how much money you have available to spend, save, or reinvest. Knowing your tax obligations lets you<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column801_59cc1c-d3 > 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_01b3b3-72 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_289370-07\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Lower your tax burden through optimized deductions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_846331-36\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_846331-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_846331-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_846331-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_846331-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_846331-36\">The Freelance Tax Calculator Germany gives you an estimate of all the taxes due based on your income and expenses, helping you achieve a professional classification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_08685e-47 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_098ec1-81{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_098ec1-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_098ec1-81\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461711-b4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461711-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461711-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_461711-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461711-b4\">The Two Main Types of Freelancers in Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d13b47-8b\">Before we dive into the tax specifics for freelancers in Germany, it&#8217;s important to first distinguish between two main categories of self-employed people: freelancers (Freiberufler) and tradespeople (Gewerbetreibende).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_339dbe-d6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_25cf60-9c:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_25cf60-9c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_11ab88-47\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_11ab88-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_11ab88-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_11ab88-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_11ab88-47\">Freiberufler (Liberal Professionals)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_84b445-1d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_84b445-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_84b445-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_84b445-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_84b445-1d\">In terms of paying taxes, these people enjoy several advantages. They don&#8217;t need to register with the trade office and aren&#8217;t required to pay business tax. This group includes:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_aca2f5-04 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_bfebca-bc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_bfebca-bc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_182987-cd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Consultants<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_fe9308-7f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_fe9308-7f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Therapists<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_52cc7b-56 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_52cc7b-56\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Teachers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_1a439a-fc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_1a439a-fc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Engineers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f5002d-d6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f5002d-d6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Artists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_e13509-c3:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_e13509-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_e13509-c3:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_e13509-c3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_bf76e4-5a\">Gewerbetreibende (Tradespeople)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_74d2bd-74\">This category includes self-employed people who earn their living through commercial activities. They must keep comprehensive accounting records, register with the trade office, and pay business tax.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_82ac03-c8 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_70fc8a-3b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_70fc8a-3b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Online retailers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e54061-e0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e54061-e0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Marketing professionals<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e5fae1-e9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e5fae1-e9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Event managers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1e8d38-72\">Our Freelance Tax Calculator offers you different options to select your category of freelance work, so you get as accurate an estimate as possible of your tax situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec8c84-26\">Tax Obligations for Freelancers in Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9a6025-8c\">For freelancers responsible for paying several types of taxes, the German tax system might seem quite complicated at first glance, but breaking it down into its basic components can help you understand it better.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_292453-53 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_aff9f2-40:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_aff9f2-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_51c63d-85\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_51c63d-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_51c63d-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_51c63d-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_51c63d-85\">Income Tax<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2765bb-d6\">Income tax applies to everyone whose income exceeds the basic tax-free allowance, set at \u20ac12,348 in Germany for 2026. Any amount above this allowance is taxed at a progressive rate ranging from 14% to 45%.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c5eb90-e0\">Income tax is calculated based on the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_683643-50 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_799158-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_799158-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Annual income<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c90c4f-03 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c90c4f-03\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Deductible business expenses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_df39bf-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_df39bf-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Health insurance contributions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_ff7b9f-48 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_ff7b9f-48\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Retirement savings contributions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b13e28-5c\">The Freelance Tax Calculator Germany takes all these variables into account, making it much easier to estimate your final tax burden.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_c3a53b-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_c4e8f1-fc\">VAT<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_58bc4f-5c\">Freelancers in Germany must show VAT themselves on their invoices. If your turnover exceeds the \u20ac22,000 threshold for the small business exemption (Kleinunternehmerregelung), or if you voluntarily waive the exemption, you&#8217;re liable for VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ffa562-a4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_727325-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_727325-9d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The standard VAT rate is about 19%.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c7a919-ca .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c7a919-ca\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">VAT can be reduced to 7%, and this reduced rate applies to certain professions such as artists or journalists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_5e1299-40\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_5e1299-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_5e1299-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_5e1299-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_5e1299-40\">Freelancers must remit their VAT to the tax office either monthly or quarterly. The Freelance Tax Calculator makes managing your VAT data much easier thanks to precise forecasting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a20df2-de\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a20df2-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a20df2-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_a20df2-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a20df2-de\">Solidarity Surcharge<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a73a3b-53\">Since 2021, the contribution has been significantly reduced, but if you&#8217;re a well-earning freelancer, you&#8217;ll still need to pay it. In 2026, the solidarity surcharge remains at 5.5% of your income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b06e38-7e\">Church Tax<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7188c3-4c\">Church tax is due if you belong to a Christian religious community in Germany. You only need to pay it if you&#8217;re registered as a church member; otherwise, no tax obligation applies. It mainly affects Catholics and Protestants in Germany. Tax revenue helps communities fund charitable institutions, religious schools, and churches. It amounts to 8\u20139% of your income.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_b7cc73-f8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_385177-48{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_385177-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_385177-48\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_788e71-5c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_788e71-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_788e71-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_788e71-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_788e71-5c\">Social Contributions for Freelancers<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_f72245-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_f72245-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_f72245-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_f72245-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_f72245-6e\">In Germany, unlike employees, freelancers are responsible for their own social security contributions. Legally, not all freelancers are required to pay into the statutory pension insurance scheme; many, however, choose to arrange private retirement savings voluntarily.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_e91420-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_e91420-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_e91420-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image801_70284f-6e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image801_70284f-6e img.kb-img, .kb-image801_70284f-6e .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:0px 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image801_70284f-6e\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/social-contributions-freelancers-health-insurance-germany.webp\" alt=\"Social contributions for freelancers with health insurance in Germany\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2070\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/social-contributions-freelancers-health-insurance-germany.webp 1080w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/social-contributions-freelancers-health-insurance-germany-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/social-contributions-freelancers-health-insurance-germany-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/social-contributions-freelancers-health-insurance-germany-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_6412fc-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_6412fc-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_6412fc-83\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6014be-dd\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6014be-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6014be-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_6014be-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6014be-dd\">Mandatory Health Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7f04cd-ed\">In Germany, health insurance is mandatory for everyone, including freelancers. Freelancers can choose from the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_4dbef8-66 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_9c68a9-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_9c68a9-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Statutory health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_a5b57f-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_a5b57f-af\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Private health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461889-20\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461889-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_461889-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461889-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_461889-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_461889-20\">The cost of health insurance varies depending on the freelancer&#8217;s income level and provider, typically running about 14% to 16% of income. For certain freelance professions, such as artists, partial state funding is available through the K\u00fcnstlersozialkasse (KSK, Artists&#8217; Social Insurance Fund).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_7ab1f4-43\">Health insurance contributions are factored in by our Freelance Tax Calculator Germany. It&#8217;s a well-structured calculator that shows you your net income after insurance contributions are deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_638f68-16\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_638f68-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_638f68-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_638f68-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_638f68-16\">Advance Payments and Tax Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1bc9c8-ac\">Once you&#8217;ve filed your first tax return, the tax office will likely require you to make quarterly advance payments. These advance payments are adjusted annually and are based on your previous year&#8217;s income.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_00ff36-6a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_da619a-aa:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_da619a-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_da619a-aa:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_da619a-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_17fc58-21\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_17fc58-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_17fc58-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_17fc58-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_17fc58-21\">Typical payment deadlines are:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ea33c4-c9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_6d4e45-11 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_6d4e45-11\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">March 10<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_290e1a-f5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_290e1a-f5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">June 10<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c23f95-b1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c23f95-b1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">September 10<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_967166-d2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_967166-d2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">December 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_51d861-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_51d861-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_51d861-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_51d861-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1ae085-dd\">Freelancers must also file the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8637c2-35 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_1f0e6f-00 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_1f0e6f-00\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">VAT returns (monthly, quarterly, or annually)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_2a81f2-07 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_2a81f2-07\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Annual income tax return<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_50edad-f6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_50edad-f6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Business tax return (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e594f2-bf\">Getting an estimated tax amount from the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany makes staying on top of payments and deadlines significantly easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_25509e-d6\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_25509e-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_25509e-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_25509e-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_25509e-d6\">How the Freelance Tax Calculator Helps You<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d40905-d4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d40905-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d40905-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_d40905-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_d40905-d4\">Now that we&#8217;ve covered all the types of taxes and levies freelancers need to pay, let&#8217;s look at how the process can be made much simpler. The Freelance Tax Calculator is an excellent tool that optimizes everything and delivers precise data forecasts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3a864a-6a\">Key Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_a9d268-b9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_4fd4cf-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e27c45-30\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e27c45-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e27c45-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_e27c45-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e27c45-30\">Estimated Total Tax Burden<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_efbeb0-99\">The Freelance Tax Calculator Germany gives you a rough estimate of your income tax, including business tax and VAT, as soon as you enter your gross income and expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_701aa7-d0:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_701aa7-d0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_857203-af\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_857203-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_857203-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_857203-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_857203-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_857203-af\">Separates Gross and Net Income<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0a9863-e7\">Understands the difference between gross and net income and gives you an accurate estimate of your take-home pay after deductions like taxes, insurance, and social contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_aba1ca-15:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_aba1ca-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b19538-0b\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b19538-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b19538-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_b19538-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b19538-0b\">Avoids Underpayment<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_501893-9c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_501893-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_501893-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_501893-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_501893-9c\">We eliminate the risk of unexpected deductions by giving you accurate data on your liabilities in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_39500e-f8:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_39500e-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_39500e-f8:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_39500e-f8 kadence-column1296_ce8b27-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_786a48-91\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_786a48-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_786a48-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_786a48-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_786a48-91\">Provides information for Business Decisions<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6791a8-69\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6791a8-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6791a8-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_6791a8-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_6791a8-69\">You will develop a better understanding of how to budget effectively and gain sound knowledge about how much you should charge your customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_0baf73-13:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_0baf73-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_0baf73-13:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_0baf73-13 kadence-column1296_ce8b27-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_00909b-fc\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_00909b-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_00909b-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_00909b-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_00909b-fc\">Supports Budgeting for Advance Payments<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_8c0381-71\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_8c0381-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_8c0381-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_8c0381-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_8c0381-71\">Helps you figure out how much to set aside for your monthly or quarterly tax advance payments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_4ba1f9-70\">Documents Needed for the Freelance Tax Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_3565b0-e7\">To get as accurate a result as possible from the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany, you&#8217;ll need to provide the following information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ead44f-97 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_89e831-e8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_89e831-e8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Estimated gross annual income<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_bd47f1-55 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_bd47f1-55\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Business expenses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_93d6d3-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_93d6d3-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Health insurance costs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e725a4-32 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e725a4-32\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Pension or other insurance contributions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_d5a15c-4b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_d5a15c-4b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Your professional status (Freiberufler or Gewerbetreibender)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_a7be34-ae .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_a7be34-ae\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">VAT status<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_077767-b8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_077767-b8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Municipality (to calculate business tax)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b891f3-f0\">Our calculator processes this data and gives you a detailed breakdown of your taxes owed and your net income.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0526d9-bd\">Common Deductions Freelancers Can Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ed51f0-6c\">In Germany, taxable income can easily be reduced by claiming deductions. Below are some of the deductions freelancers can claim.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_ba082a-31 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f647bd-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f647bd-5b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Health and pension insurance contributions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_91302a-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_91302a-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Professional training and continuing education<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_17ca80-91 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_17ca80-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Accounting or legal advice costs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e4fba0-21 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_e4fba0-21\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Phone and internet costs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f3556f-d4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_f3556f-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Home office costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e5122c-57\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e5122c-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e5122c-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_e5122c-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_e5122c-57\">You can enter this information into the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany to make sure you don&#8217;t accidentally overestimate your tax burden.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9737ee-12\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9737ee-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9737ee-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_9737ee-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_9737ee-12\">Double Taxation and Freelancing<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_0e9b11-46\">Double taxation has surely crossed your mind if you&#8217;re a freelancer in Germany with an international client base. To prevent double taxation for its citizens, Germany has signed agreements with many countries. Even so, it&#8217;s still possible for your worldwide income to be taxed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a81de5-33\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a81de5-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a81de5-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_a81de5-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_a81de5-33\">So it&#8217;s best to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items801_8bfe05-93 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c5c050-92 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_c5c050-92\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Keep receipts for international payments.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_0d9f98-26 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_0d9f98-26\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Declare your full income.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_617efc-6a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-801_617efc-6a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_laptop-code kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M255.03 261.65c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l11.31-11.31c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63L253.25 192l35.71-35.72c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-11.31-11.31c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-58.34 58.34c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63l58.35 58.34zm96.01-11.3l11.31 11.31c6.25 6.25 16.38 6.25 22.63 0l58.34-58.34c6.25-6.25 6.25-16.38 0-22.63l-58.34-58.34c-6.25-6.25-16.38-6.25-22.63 0l-11.31 11.31c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63L386.75 192l-35.71 35.72c-6.25 6.25-6.25 16.38 0 22.63zM624 416H381.54c-.74 19.81-14.71 32-32.74 32H288c-18.69 0-33.02-17.47-32.77-32H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v16c0 35.2 28.8 64 64 64h512c35.2 0 64-28.8 64-64v-16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM576 48c0-26.4-21.6-48-48-48H112C85.6 0 64 21.6 64 48v336h512V48zm-64 272H128V64h384v256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If you have a permanent establishment abroad, check the terms of the relevant double taxation agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec413b-69\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec413b-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec413b-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_ec413b-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_ec413b-69\">Even though the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany only accounts for income taxation under German law, this knowledge is still crucial, since it helps you get a comprehensive picture when filling out your tax return.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id801_bb0cbd-0f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_54999b-d1:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_54999b-d1:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_54999b-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column801_54999b-d1:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_54999b-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_153bdb-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_153bdb-11\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fd4590-f8\">Freelancing in Germany is extremely rewarding and offers a high degree of freedom. But freedom comes with obligations, too, such as paying various taxes. Especially for newcomers to freelancing, or those with limited knowledge of the German tax system, paying taxes like income tax, VAT, health insurance, and business tax can feel confusing and intimidating.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_b9d18c-37\">This is where the Freelance Tax Calculator Germany comes in. It removes the uncertainty through precise estimates and simplifies everything for you, so you can worry less about your finances and focus instead on your productivity and your work. The Freelance Tax Calculator is a step toward better financial planning, more security, and long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column801_fb376e-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column801_fb376e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column801_fb376e-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_881858-a4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_881858-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_881858-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading801_881858-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_881858-a4\">FAQs &#8211; Freelance Tax Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:10px;padding-right:14px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:14px;}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id801_442125-69:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id801_442125-69:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id801_442125-69 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane801_d9b473-63\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much tax do I have to pay as a freelancer in Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_fa89a9-b6\">If you exceed the tax-free threshold of \u20ac12,348, you&#8217;ll need to pay tax regardless of whether you&#8217;re a freelancer. In Germany, the tax is levied progressively, from 14% to 45%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane801_b85bf9-6d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much is the tax-free income amount in Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1f6b10-a8\">The basic tax-free allowance is \u20ac12,348 in 2026. Up to this amount, you pay no income tax, regardless of whether you work as a freelancer or an employee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane801_b4fa75-e3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the difference between self-employed people and freelancers in Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_1433c0-2e\">Freiberufler (liberal professionals) work in a scientific, artistic, literary, teaching, or educational capacity and don&#8217;t pay business tax. Self-employed people running a commercial business are considered Gewerbetreibende (tradespeople), must register with the trade office, and must pay business tax.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane801_991709-1f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to be self-employed in Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_2d3ba9-60\">The cost depends on your activity. Freelancers usually just need informal registration with the tax office, while tradespeople also need to register their business (Gewerbeanmeldung, roughly \u20ac20\u201360, depending on the municipality) and plan for ongoing costs like accounting, insurance, and possibly Chamber of Commerce (IHK) fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane801_c97542-32\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is freelancing a stable source of income?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_80578e-55\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_80578e-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_80578e-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading801_80578e-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading801_80578e-55\">Since your income fluctuates from month to month, freelancing generally isn&#8217;t considered a stable income source. 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