Food Delivery Rider / Driver Tax Calculator Germany
Estimate what you could get back as a food delivery rider / driver in Germany. Applies Germany marginal rates and the Sozialversicherung (Arbeitnehmeranteil). Free, and no sign-up.
What food delivery rider / drivers can claim in Germany
- Vehicle or bike running costs
- Insulated delivery bags
- Phone and data
- Helmet and safety gear
- Platform fees
German employees already receive the Arbeitnehmer-Pauschbetrag of EUR 1,230 automatically, so work expenses are only worth anything above that figure. The Homeoffice-Tagespauschale is EUR 6 per day worked predominantly from home, capped at EUR 1,260 a year, and the Entfernungspauschale has been a flat EUR 0.38 per kilometre from the first kilometre since 1 January 2026. Werbungskosten reduce income tax but not your social insurance contributions.
You can only claim the work-related portion, you must have spent the money yourself without reimbursement, and you need a record to prove it.
Frequently asked questions
What can a food delivery rider / driver claim on tax in Germany?
Commonly claimed deductions include vehicle or bike running costs, insulated delivery bags, phone and data, helmet and safety gear. German employees already receive the Arbeitnehmer-Pauschbetrag of EUR 1,230 automatically, so work expenses are only worth anything above that figure. The Homeoffice-Tagespauschale is EUR 6 per day worked predominantly from home, capped at EUR 1,260 a year, and the Entfernungspauschale has been a flat EUR 0.38 per kilometre from the first kilometre since 1 January 2026. Werbungskosten reduce income tax but not your social insurance contributions.
How much tax does a food delivery rider / driver pay in Germany?
It depends on your income. The calculator applies Germany marginal rates and the Sozialversicherung (Arbeitnehmeranteil).
Do I need to sign up to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free and requires no account. Nothing you enter is saved.
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Estimate only — not tax advice. Confirm with the BMF or a registered tax professional.