With table: How new pensioners save taxes.. As of: April 4, 2024, 9:05 a.m By: Matthias Schneider CommentsPressSplit Many pensioners are accountable to the tax office - but that does not immediately mean a high tax burden.

Stiftung Warentest provides an overview. Every citizen has a basic allowance of 10,908 euros per year, which does not have to be taxed. If the income, regardless of its type, is above this amount, the excess must betaxed.