Taxes & Finances B1

Update tax class after marriage or separation

The adjustment is usually free of charge.

What is that?

Changes via reporting and financial administration, often via automated processes following a change in civil status.

Where do I do that?

Changes via reporting and financial administration, often via automated processes following a change in civil status.

Required documents

  • What changes are possible and how they affect the income tax deduction.

Typical costs

The adjustment is usually free of charge.

Note: Costs may vary by state or city.

Progress

  1. 1 What changes are possible and how they affect the income tax deduction.

Important German words & sentences

die Steuerklasse - Kategorie für den Steuerabzug
Der Lohnsteuerabzug - monatlich einbehaltener Steueranteil
Die Änderung - Anpassung der gespeicherten Daten
Welche Steuerklasse gilt nach der Heirat?
Wann wirkt die Änderung auf meine Abrechnung?

Common mistakes

  • New tax class is accepted, but payroll is not checked.

Official source