Denmark Tax

  • Labour market income is calculated as taxable employment income less:
    • any employee pension contributions to a tax approved pension scheme 
    • any employee social security contributions 
  • market tax.
  • Capital income is generally calculated as the difference between interest earned and interest paid by the employee.
  • Taxable income is calculated as personal income less any negative capital income and various deductions, including a personal allowance of DKK46,500 (in 2020).

Income tax rates are progressive. In 2020, the rates are:

  • Labour market income: labour market tax of 8%.

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