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Tax & Deductions

Calculate taxes, deductions and net income in Denmark

๐Ÿ“ˆ Stock Income Tax Calculator Calculate Danish stock income tax (aktieskat) with the progressive rates of 27% and 42% based on your share income and marital status. ๐Ÿ“œ Inheritance Tax Calculator Calculate Danish inheritance tax (boafgift) based on the value of an estate and the relationship to the deceased. ๐Ÿ’Ž Bonus After Tax Calculator Calculate how much of your Danish bonus you keep after AM-bidrag and income tax. ๐Ÿ“‹ Bottom Tax Calculator Calculate Danish bottom tax (bundskat) at 12.09% on taxable income after AM-bidrag and personal allowance deduction. ๐ŸŽ Gift Tax Calculator Calculate Danish gift tax (gaveafgift) based on the gift amount and the relationship between giver and recipient. ๐Ÿ”ง Craftsman Deduction Calculator Calculate the Danish craftsman deduction (servicefradrag/hรฅndvรฆrkerfradrag) for home services and maintenance work up to DKK 12,400 per adult. โš–๏ธ Inflation vs Salary Growth Calculator Compare your salary growth against inflation to see your real purchasing power over time. ๐Ÿš— Commute Deduction Calculator Calculate your Danish commute deduction (befordringsfradrag) based on distance to work, working days, and applicable rates per kilometer. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Salary Increase Calculator Calculate the effect of annual salary increases over multiple years using compound growth. ๐Ÿฆ Net Salary After Pension Calculator Calculate your Danish net salary after pension contributions, AM-bidrag, and income tax. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Personal Allowance Calculator Calculate the tax value of the Danish personal allowance (personfradrag) and see how much it saves you monthly in reduced tax. ๐Ÿ“Š Price Development Calculator Calculate how prices change over time based on an annual inflation rate. โฑ๏ธ Real Hourly Rate Calculator Calculate your real hourly rate after accounting for commute time, transport costs, and work-related expenses. ๐Ÿฆ Interest Deduction Calculator Calculate the tax value of your Danish interest deduction (rentefradrag) on mortgage interest and other debt interest payments. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Danish Tax Calculator Calculate your total Danish tax including AM-bidrag, bottom tax, top tax, municipal tax, and church tax. See your effective tax rate and net income. ๐Ÿ“Š Top Tax Calculator Calculate Danish top tax (topskat) of 15% on income exceeding the threshold of DKK 588,900 after AM-bidrag and pension contributions. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Dividend Tax Calculator Calculate Danish dividend tax (udbytteskat) with progressive rates of 27% and 42% based on dividend income and marital status.

Calculate your taxes and deductions in Denmark

Our tax calculators help you understand the Danish tax system and calculate your take-home pay. With the latest 2026 rates, you can calculate AM contribution, municipal tax, base tax, top tax and all relevant deductions.

The Danish tax system in 2026

In Denmark, you pay AM contribution (8%), municipal tax (varies from approximately 22-28%), health contribution, base tax and possibly top tax. The personal allowance is 49,700 DKK, and top tax starts at income above 588,900 DKK. Use our free calculator to see your take-home pay.

Tax deductions - reduce your tax legally

There are many legal deductions in Denmark. The most common are employment deduction, interest deduction, commuting deduction, trade union fees and home improvement deduction. Find out what a tax deduction is and how to calculate them with our calculators.

Preliminary tax assessment and annual statement

Your preliminary tax assessment determines how much tax is deducted from your salary each month. If incorrect, you may pay too much or too little tax. Log in to skat.dk with your MitID to correct your assessment. Our calculator helps you check if your assessment is correct.

Tax for self-employed and business owners

Self-employed individuals have different tax rules than employees. The business tax scheme and capital return scheme offer different options for taxing profits. Use our calculators to find the most advantageous scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are base tax and top tax in Denmark?

Base tax is the state income tax paid by everyone. The rate is approximately 12.09% in 2026. Top tax is an additional 15% tax paid on income above the top tax threshold of 588,900 DKK (after AM contribution). This means the highest marginal tax rate in Denmark is approximately 52-55%.

What deductions can I get as an employee?

The main deductions for employees are: Personal allowance (49,700 DKK), employment deduction (automatic), commuting deduction (over 24 km to work), interest deduction (loan interest), trade union fees (up to 7,000 DKK), and home service deduction. Additionally, you may deduct unemployment insurance, pension contributions and transportation.

How do I calculate my tax?

Your tax is calculated in several steps: 1) Gross salary minus AM contribution (8%) gives your taxable income. 2) Deductions (personal allowance, employment deduction, etc.) are subtracted. 3) Municipal tax, health contribution and base tax are calculated on the remaining income. 4) If income exceeds 588,900 DKK, top tax is calculated. Use our calculator for an accurate result.

What is the commuting deduction in Denmark?

Commuting deduction is given for the distance between home and work, regardless of whether you drive, cycle or take public transport. No deduction is given for the first 24 km (12 km each way). After that, the rate is approximately 2.23 DKK/km for 25-120 km and approximately 1.12 DKK/km over 120 km (2026 rates). Calculate your commuting deduction at skat.dk.

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