How is Kurzarbeitergeld disbursed?

The employer calculates and disburses the KUG benefit in the monthly payroll run, and subsequently files for reimbursement with the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit).

Is Kurzarbeitergeld taxable in Germany?

KUG is exempt from direct income tax, but it is factored into the tax progression clause (Progressionsvorbehalt).

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Germany Short-Time Work Benefit Calculator 2026 (Kurzarbeitergeld KUG)

Calculate statutory short-time compensation (Kurzarbeitergeld - KUG) from the Federal Employment Agency (BA) under Section 105 of the Social Code III (SGB III) during temporary economic slowdowns (60% standard, 67% with children) in EUR (€).

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Résultat Calculé

Total Net Monthly Take-Home (Earned + KUG)

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Données du Simulateur

Regular Full-Time Gross Monthly Salary (EUR €)

€

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Work Hours Reduction Percentage

Dependent Children Status

Résultat Calculé

Total Net Monthly Take-Home (Earned + KUG)

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Kurzarbeitergeld (KUG) Benefit Amount

€0

Actual Net Pay for Worked Hours

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Percentage of Regular Net Retained

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Méthodologie de Calcul

KUG Payout = Flat-Rate Net Wage Loss (Target Net - Actual Reduced Net) * Compensation Factor (60% standard / 67% with child). Total Monthly Net = Actual Net for worked hours + KUG Benefit.

Avertissement Légal et Pédagogique

This tool calculates short-time compensation under Section 95 ff. SGB III based on Federal Employment Agency tables.

Ce simulateur est conçu à des fins éducatives et informatives. Les résultats ne constituent pas un conseil financier, fiscal ou juridique contraignant.

Foire Aux Questions

The benefit replaces 60% of the flat-rate net wage deficit for employees without children, and 67% for employees with at least one dependent child.

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