Change in tax bracket
Change the tax bracket combination for spouses or domestic partners to maximize monthly take-home pay.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Application for a Change in Tax Bracket · Tax ID numbers for both partners
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
How to proceed
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Fill out the form
“Application to Change Tax Bracket for Spouses/Life Partners” online or at the tax office.
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Both partners sign
The application must be signed by both spouses or partners.
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The change takes effect
The new tax bracket will be entered into the ELStAM system the following month.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Married couples and civil partners, e.g., in cases of differing incomes or following a separation or marriage.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 97.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Signatures of both spouses or domestic partners are missing
- •Tax ID numbers not provided
Common reasons for rejection
- •Change has already been made once this year (usually no more than once a year)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
How often can you change your tax bracket?▼
Generally once per calendar year; in special cases (e.g., death of a spouse, unemployment), more frequently.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- ELSTER – Finanzverwaltung
- Data quality
- 100 %