Official Payment Portal

Federal Church Tax Payment

Make your official Kirchensteuer payment directly to the German Federal Tax Authority and receive a certified receipt for your records

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Official Tax Receipt
This is an official payment portal for the German Church Tax (Kirchensteuer) system
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Official Payment Form

Complete this form to make your church tax payment directly to the German Federal Tax Authority

Church Tax Payment
Calculate and pay your church tax directly through our secure platform
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Calculate Your Church Tax

Church tax rate: 8%

Enter your annual income tax amount (not your income)

Personal Information

You can use the calculator above or enter a specific amount

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Official Information

Church tax (Kirchensteuer) in Germany is an official tax collected by the state on behalf of religious communities. It is typically automatically deducted from your salary if you're employed.

You may need to pay it directly if:

  • You're self-employed
  • You have additional income not covered by wage tax
  • You're making a retroactive payment
  • You're making a voluntary contribution

Official Notice:

This direct payment option is for demonstration purposes. In reality, church tax is typically handled through the German tax system.

Payment Process

  1. Calculate your church tax amount using our official calculator
  2. Fill in your personal and payment details
  3. Review and confirm your payment
  4. Receive a confirmation and certified tax receipt by email
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Official Benefits

  • Immediate confirmation of payment
  • Government-certified receipt for tax deduction purposes
  • Secure and convenient online payment
  • Support for your religious community
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