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 19 percent is tax-free and 81 percent is taxable. Contributions to health and long-term care insurance must also be paid on them. Exception: If taxation is provided for in the source country, the foreign pension remains tax-free in Germany.

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