Preparation is a key step in any journey. Make sure your savings are sufficient to cover the ini...

Your salary will arrive through a secure bank transfer, which is the standard in Germany. Whethe...

A bank account and access to an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) will be essential for ma...

It is not mandatory to file a tax declaration in Germany (Steuererklärung) if you are a regular e...

There are three different expense categories, with which you can reduce your taxable income and t...

There are three different expense categories, with which you can reduce your taxable income and t...

Now that you know the benefits of submitting your tax declaration, let’s take a look at you...

Regardless of which of the four options you choose to submit your tax declaration in Germany, you...

The German tax year follows the calendar year and runs from January to December. Mandatory tax d...

Once you have filed your tax return, it usually takes between two and six months for the local ta...

There are six tax classes (Steuerklassen) in Germany: Tax Class 1: You are single, widowed, sepa...

2024 Update: Key tax rate changes for 2024: Tax-free income threshold increased to approximately...