IV. Wage tax
Here you will find helpful information on income wage tax. Select the questions that interest you to get the answers.
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1. I’m employed. How does it work with payroll tax?
If you have a job, for instance in a brothel, then you need to know how payroll tax works. Your boss will register you with the tax authorities. This means that they will let them know that you are working there.
You boss will keep some of the money you earn. This is called payroll tax. They will also pay money for your social security. This is important because it will help you in certain situations, for instance if you become ill or when you retire.
At the end of the year, your boss will give you a payroll tax certificate. This is a document that tells you how much payroll tax you paid last year. It’s important that you keep it in a safe place, for instance for when you're doing your tax return.
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2. I’m employed. How much payroll tax do I have to pay?
How much payroll tax is deducted from your salary depends on how much you earn.
It is also important to know if you're married and if you have children. Depending on your particular situation, there are 6 different tax brackets that determine how much payroll tax you have to pay.
