Germany federal budget tax revenue
Germany federal budget tax revenue stood at 213,204 EUR million in Jul 2026, according to German Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen). It is one of the indicators in the Federal budget execution table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jul 2025 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Federal budget execution table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 07-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total federal revenue | 237,326 | 243,497 | |
| Tax revenue1 | 213,204 | 220,597 | |
| Federal share of joint taxes | 196,841 | 194,101 |
Understanding germany federal budget tax revenue
Direct and indirect tax levies retained by the federal level during a single calendar month are assembled in this row. The coverage encompasses the federal proportion of joint taxes alongside taxes that accrue solely to the federal administration, including energy, tobacco, insurance, and motor vehicle duties. It excludes all non-tax revenues, administrative fees, borrowing proceeds, and the portions of joint taxes distributed to the states and municipalities. Unlike the cumulative tax row in the budget execution group, this indicator captures distinct monthly cash receipts expressed in millions of euros.
Pronounced calendar variations driven by quarterly tax deadlines require comparing monthly yields against the identical month of the preceding year. Month-on-month assessments are distorted by the quarterly cadence of corporate and personal tax prepayments, which produces substantial swings in monthly intake. Legislative adjustments to tax rate brackets, child allowances, and statutory distribution formulas that share tax revenue between the federal tier and the states can cause structural breaks between budget years. Furthermore, monthly cash receipts reflect collection timing rather than concurrent economic output, meaning changes in economic activity appear in the figures with an administrative lag.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include the entire tax take across Germany?
- No, it measures solely the portion of tax revenue assigned to the federal budget, excluding the substantial shares allocated to state governments and municipal councils.
- Why do tax receipts advance during specific months of each quarter?
- Certain direct taxes, such as corporation and assessed income taxes, require advance quarterly prepayments on designated calendar months, causing quarterly revenue concentrations.
- How are child benefit payments treated in this tax series?
- Child benefits and related statutory tax credits processed through the tax system are deducted directly from gross receipts, meaning this series reflects net tax yield.