Working in Germany 2026
The broadest guide in the series: jobs, salaries, visas, taxes, housing and everyday life in Germany, all in one volume.
German Taxes Explained
The Complete 2026 Guide to Taxes, Tax Classes, and Tax Returns in Germany
About the book
German taxes confuse even people who have lived here for years.
How the system works, what the tax classes (Steuerklassen) mean, the rates and brackets for 2026, which social contributions come off your pay, and how the tax return works — for employees and for the self-employed.
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