Simple explanation
People registered in Germany generally receive a personal tax identification number (Steuer-ID). The Finanzamt administers taxation, while employers use tax information for payroll.
Keep tax notices, annual wage-tax certificates and important correspondence. Tax obligations depend on personal circumstances, so individual cases may require professional tax advice.
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