Comment Comment by jceg Super low income taxes?The general income tax brackets break down in Germany is as follows:- Up to €12,348: 0% (Tax-free allowance)- €12,349 – €69,878: 14% to 42% (Progressive increase)- €69,879 – €277,825: 42% (Proportional rate)- Over €277,826: 45% (Reichensteuer or "rich tax")Source: https://www.expatrio.com/about-germany/german-tax-systemIMO: that doesn't look "super low".A better tax system is the one used by Estonia: a flat tax rate of 22%Source: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/estonia/individual/taxes-on-per... parent jceg 5 months ago
The general income tax brackets break down in Germany is as follows:
- Up to €12,348: 0% (Tax-free allowance)
- €12,349 – €69,878: 14% to 42% (Progressive increase)
- €69,879 – €277,825: 42% (Proportional rate)
- Over €277,826: 45% (Reichensteuer or "rich tax")
Source: https://www.expatrio.com/about-germany/german-tax-system
IMO: that doesn't look "super low".
A better tax system is the one used by Estonia: a flat tax rate of 22%
Source: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/estonia/individual/taxes-on-per...