What this estimate covers
The result adds eligible commuting, home-office and other work expenses, then shows the amount above the employee lump sum. It is not your taxable income or the amount the tax office will repay.
Commuting assumptions
The 2026 distance allowance uses EUR 0.38 per eligible one-way kilometre. The EUR 4,500 annual limit is applied unless you select use of your own or an employer-provided car. Public-transport actual-cost exceptions, mixed transport and special disability rules require a separate assessment.
Enter only eligible days. Do not count a day as both a commute and home-office day in this simplified calculation. Employer reimbursements and individual eligibility are not assessed.
Official reference: BMF 2026 distance allowance table.
A refund needs a complete tax assessment
Income, deductible insurance, family circumstances, other income and tax already paid can affect the final result. This tool does not collect enough information to determine it. Use official filing software or qualified tax assistance for that purpose.