Turkey Income Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your Turkish taxes: Gelir Vergisi (income tax) + SGK Social Contributions
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Complete Guide to Turkish Taxation
Turkey has a progressive tax system with Gelir Vergisi (income tax). Turkish taxation is based on the tax residency principle: anyone residing in Turkey for more than 6 months per year is taxable on their worldwide income. The system uses 5 tax brackets ranging from 15% to 40%.
2026 Tax Brackets (Gelir Vergisi Dilimleri)
Turkish income tax uses a system of progressive brackets:
- TRY 0 - 110,000: 15%
- TRY 110,000 - 230,000: 20%
- TRY 230,000 - 870,000: 27%
- TRY 870,000 - 3,000,000: 35%
- Above TRY 3,000,000: 40%
Note: These brackets are adjusted annually based on inflation. Turkey has experienced high inflation in recent years.
SGK - Turkish Social Security
Sosyal Guvenlik Kurumu (SGK)
- Single institution managing pension, health, and unemployment since 2006
- Mandatory contributions for all employees
- Monthly contribution ceiling: approximately TRY 300,000 (2026)
- Employers pay a larger share (~22.5%)
Social Contributions (~15% employee share)
The Turkish social system is managed by SGK (Sosyal Guvenlik Kurumu). Contributions are shared between employer and employee.
| Contribution | Employee Rate | Employer Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeklilik (Pension) | 9% | 11% | SGK retirement insurance |
| Issizlik (Unemployment) | 1% | 2% | Unemployment insurance |
| Saglik (Health) | 5% | 7.5% | GSS health insurance |
| Is kazasi (Work accident) | - | 1-6.5% | Varies by industry |
| Total | ~15% | ~22.5% | Monthly ceiling applies |
Damga Vergisi (Stamp Tax)
Salary stamp tax: 0.759%
- Deducted from gross salary each month
- Applies to all employment contracts
- Not deductible from income tax base
- Reduced rates for certain sectors (free zones, etc.)
Tax Benefits and Deductions
Asgari Gecim Indirimi (AGI) - Minimum Living Allowance
- Monthly tax credit based on minimum wage
- Single: 50% of minimum wage exempt
- Married: +10% if spouse has no income
- Children: +7.5% first child, +5% additional children
- Maximum: 85% of minimum wage if 4+ children
Professional Deductions
- Transport costs: employer reimbursements exempt
- Meal vouchers: exempt up to certain ceiling
- Private insurance: deductible up to 15% of salary
- Donations: deductible up to 5% of taxable income
Free Zones and Incentives
- Serbest Bolgeler: free zones with tax exemptions
- Teknokent: technology parks with tax benefits
- KOSGEB: SME and startup support
- Exemptions for R&D and exports
France vs Turkey Comparison
| Criteria | France | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Entry rate | 0% (up to ~EUR 11,000) | 15% from first TRY |
| Maximum marginal rate | 45% | 40% |
| Social contributions (employee) | ~22% | ~15% |
| Family quotient | Yes (parts) | AGI (tax credit) |
| Standard VAT | 20% | 20% (KDV) |
| Withholding tax | Yes (2019+) | Yes (monthly) |
| Mandatory declaration | Yes | Depends on situation |
| Inflation (2024) | ~2-3% | ~50-70% |
Tax Return (Vergi Beyannamesi)
- Employees: tax withheld at source, annual declaration if multiple incomes
- Deadline: March of the following year
- e-Devlet: government portal for online declarations
- Installments: quarterly payments for self-employed
- Penalties: 50% surcharges for late filing
Currency and Inflation
Turkey has experienced significant currency devaluation (TRY) in recent years. Tax brackets are regularly adjusted to account for inflation. A salary of TRY 50,000/month corresponds to approximately EUR 1,400-1,500 at current rates.
Turkey sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia with a progressive tax system. Compare with regional economies to evaluate opportunities.