Key facts
- Total tax revenue expected to increase by €43.4 billion from 2026-2030.
- Federal government expected to receive an additional €3.3 billion over the five-year period.
- Total government revenue for 2026 is projected at €997.9 billion.
- 2027 federal government tax revenue estimate is €4.1 billion higher than previously forecast.
Germany's council of tax experts has updated its projections, now expecting €43.4 billion ($48.6 billion) more in tax revenue for the state as a whole between 2026 and 2030 compared to forecasts made in May. The federal government is anticipated to benefit from an additional €3.3 billion over this five-year period. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expressed confidence in steady tax revenue development despite ongoing international crises. For 2026, total government revenue is forecast at €997.9 billion. The council also anticipates a €4.1 billion increase in federal government tax revenue for 2027, though this estimate does not account for potential tax relief measures that have not yet been approved by parliament. Klingbeil noted that the draft budget being debated in parliament indicates no new fiscal room for maneuver or gaps to close in 2027.