{
  "id": 12645823,
  "title": "Sozialreformen: Sozialabgaben-Rechner: So viel mehr müssen Sie 2027 zahlen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/sozialreformen-sozialabgaben-rechner-so-viel-mehr-mussen-sie-2027-12645823",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/finanzamt-so-hoch-werden-die-sozialabgaben-fuer-gutverdiener-2027-01/100258916.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Billionaire earners in Germany will face increased financial strain in 2027 due to higher social security contributions. The government's decision, reached after intense debate within the coalition, aims to close a billion-euro gap in the care insurance system. While the general contribution rate of 3.6% of gross income for workers remains unchanged, certain groups will experience a significant financial burden. According to a new Social Security Contributions Calculator by the Handelsblatt, the threshold for social security deductions will rise by an extra 300 euros to 76,500 euros, and non-parents aged 23 and above will pay 0.3% more in contributions, pushing the rate to 4.5%. The contribution rate for employees will surge to 8.75% inclusive of an average surcharge, making it the most substantial expense. The retirement insurance will have a 9.3% contribution rate, which remains the largest chunk. Although the unemployment insurance contribution will remain at 1.3% of gross income, a rise is not ruled out by the government to address the Federal Employment Agency's billion-euro deficit. The calculator assumes that only worker's contributions are considered, excluding employers' contributions, typically the same amount. Additionally, it assumes a uniform income distribution across 12 months and uses an average additional contribution rate of 2.9% for statutory health insurance as a basis.",
  "summary": "Gutverdienern bleibt bald weniger übrig: Ab 75.000 Euro brutto steigen die Sozialabgaben, ab 100.000 Euro besonders kräftig. Unser Rechner zeigt, wie viel Sie künftig mehr zahlen müssen.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Social reforms: Social security contribution calculator: This is how much more you will have to pay in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sozialreformen-sozialabgaben-rechner-so-viel-mehr-mussen-sie-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:59:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}