Tax Class (Steuerklasse)
Steuerklasse defines how much tax is withheld from your salary each month. It depends on marital and family status.
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Start case analysisWhere to find it
On your payslip and in employer HR systems; changes filed via the tax office or online ELSTER.Why it matters
Impacts your monthly net income and year-end balance.What to do now
- Check your current class on the payslip
- Update after life events (marriage, divorce, child)
- Verify year-end balance in your tax return
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FAQ
Related
- Register your address (Anmeldung) in Germany
- Read a German tax letter in plain language
- Change your German Tax Class (Steuerklasse)
- Get an ELSTER certificate for online taxes (Germany)
- How to file your German tax return via ELSTER
- Choose German health insurance: public vs private
- Open a German bank account
- Register a car in Germany (Kfz-Zulassung)
- Apply for Kindergeld (child benefit, Germany)
- Book a residence permit appointment (Germany)
Mathieu Fiscalis
AI assistant – Taxes & Cross-Border Tax