[HIGHLIGHTS] What applies in which tax class – and when does it change?

What applies in which tax class – and when does it change?. As of: February 13, 2024, 5:22 a.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles CommentsPressSplit There are six different income tax classes in Germany.

But what exactly do they stand for? The overview. If you take a look at your payslip, you will notice that wage tax is paid to the state every month. The document also describes which income tax class you are in. Every employee who is registered in Germany is assigned to a tax class.