Change the tax bracket combination for spouses or domestic partners to maximize monthly take-home pay.
Damit wir Change in tax bracket mit dem zuständigen Finanzamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Application for a Change in Tax Bracket · Tax ID numbers for both partners
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
Fill out the form
“Application to Change Tax Bracket for Spouses/Life Partners” online or at the tax office.
Both partners sign
The application must be signed by both spouses or partners.
The change takes effect
The new tax bracket will be entered into the ELStAM system the following month.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Generally once per calendar year; in special cases (e.g., death of a spouse, unemployment), more frequently.