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German housing premium — 10% on up to EUR 700 of building-society savings

The premium is 10% of a year's building-society contributions, counted up to EUR 700, or EUR 1,400 jointly for spouses. If taxable income is above EUR 35,000 (EUR 70,000 for spouses), no premium is due.

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Calculation assumptions

  • All contributions go to ONE building society — the EUR 50 minimum is tested per building society.
  • You are fully liable to German income tax and at least 16 years old, or a full orphan (s. 1 of the Act).
  • The use and lock-in conditions of s. 2(2) and (3) of the Act are met; they are not checked here.

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This result is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute personalised tax advice. Check your situation with the tax authorities or a professional.