If you are employed, your employer transfers your net income into your account. Your employer has then already deducted pension insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and care insurance from your salary and paid these directly. In addition, income tax, the solidarity surcharge and any possible church tax have already gone to the tax office. If you are self-employed, you have to declare your income on your tax return.
Working and Studying
Taxes and duties
In Germany you have to pay tax on your income. The way which you pay tax on your income is dependent on whether you are employed or self-employed.
