Denmark

Individual - Sample personal income tax calculation

Last reviewed - 25 June 2026

The following tax calculation relates to an individual who owns 100% of a property in Denmark with a public Danish cash value of DKK 1,000,000, has an average municipality tax rate, no church tax, and is covered by Danish social security.

Income tax calculation for 2026 (single taxpayer)

Tax computation DKK DKK
Salary 1,000,000  
Value of free car 50,000  
ATP (social security) (1,188)  
Labour market tax (83,904)  
Personal income   964,908
     
Interest income 20,000  
Interest expenses (100,000)  
Capital income   (80,000)
     
Transportation expenses (10,200)  
Employment deduction (63,300)  
Job allowance (3,100)
Non-interest related deductions   (76,600)
     
Taxable income   808,308
Local tax 202,481  
Base tax 115,885  
Middle tax 24,278
Top tax 14,025
Tax value of personal allowance (standard deduction) and interest compensation (Danish law PSL § 11) (24,049)
Property value tax 4,080  
Total tax   336,700
Labour market tax   83,904
Total taxes inclusive of labour market tax   420,604