Tax classes (Steuerklassen) decide how much salary tax you pay. There are 6 tax classes (Steuerklassen) in Germany. Your tax class depends on your situation.
If you are self-employed, you probably don't have a tax class.
| Tax class | Description |
|---|---|
| I | People who are not in category II, III or IV. Most single people are in tax class 1. |
| II | Single parents who raise children alone. |
| III | If you are married, and your spouse is in tax class V. |
| IV | Married couples when both spouses work. |
| V | If you are married, and your spouse is in tax class III. |
| VI | Worker who receives a wage from multiple employers. You pay much more income tax. If you don't have a tax ID yet, your employer will put you in this tax class. |