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Frequently asked questions

Common questions asked by our clients.

Tax relief on pension contributions in Germany?

Many countries have adopted pension saving schemes that operate on the basis of tax-exemption during investing (E), tax-exemption ...
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How to avoid tax on pension lump sum?

The easiest way to avoid a lump sum is to simply request the payment as a lifelong pension, paid as monthly income. However, sever...
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Do I have to pay tax on my German pension?

Yes, but the amount depends on the kind of pension. All pensions, that were supported by tax deductions or relief, will be taxed a...
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How high is the taxable part of the pension?

Since 2005, pension payments in this country have to be partially taxed. The amount of the taxable portion depends on the year of ...
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How is the tax deducted from the pension?

As an employee, the tax is deducted directly from your gross salary every month, which is paid by your employer. The tax on your p...
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How do I enter the pension in the tax return?

Pension payments must be entered in Annex R of your tax return: You must enter the following pension payments on the front of the ...
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What percentage of the pension is taxed?

Since 2005, pensions in the Federal Republic of Germany have been partially taxable. The amount of the taxable portion depends on ...
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How is a foreign pension taxed in Germany?

Foreign pension payments must also be taxed in Germany according to the world income principle. In concrete terms, this means that...
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How much is the pension taxed?

Pensions in Germany have been partially taxed since 2005. The amount of this portion depends on the year of retirement. Those who ...
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How much pension is tax-free?

Your tax burden is determined by the so-called pension allowance, which in turn depends on the year of retirement. The following a...
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How much pension can I have without paying taxes?

You only have to pay taxes on your pension if your pension exceeds the current tax-free amount of 9,984 euros for single persons a...
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How is the pension taxed?

Since 2005, part of the pension has to be taxed. How big this part is depends on the year of retirement. Those who retired in 2005...
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Which old-age provision is tax-deductible?

Contributions to the basic pension scheme (this includes both the statutory pension insurance and the basic pension, also called R...
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