What are tax classes (Steuerklassen) in Germany?
Tax classes (Steuerklassen) determine how much income tax you pay. There are 6 tax classes (Steuerklassen) in Germany1, 2.
| Tax class | Description |
|---|---|
| I | Workers who are not in category II, III or IV. |
| II | Single parents who are entitled to single parents' allowance. |
| III | Married workers whose spouse does not have any income, or whose spouse is classified under tax category V. Widowed workers in the year that follows their spouse's death. |
| IV | Married couples if both spouses earn a wage and live together in Germany. |
| V | Married worker whose spouse is in tax class III. |
| VI | Worker who receives a wage from multiple employers. |