So, i just moved to Leizipg, Germany 2 weeks ago and I got a mail fur Steuern number.

Basically I wanna understand how taxes work in this country because the letter says is a unique number and is related to me independently where I live, work, relationships.

I would need this ID to open a bank account in Sparkasse for example?
What else I could do with this identification number?
I need to do taxes at the end of the fiscal year through an app or in an office?
How I do it?

Thanks for any comment and recommendation

by JermyGSO

2 comments

  1. 1. Banks: Because they deduct Tax for capital gains like interest
    2. Employer: They will also ask for this number to deduct Payroll Tax.
    3. Tax Office: When you are filing a tax declaration.

  2. Anyone involved in taxes will want it.

    Banks report and pay Capital gains taxes and your employer will take away a LOT of your money. I would suggest to try to signup for “Elster” (Electronic Tax Interface) also right now, since that takes weeks including physical mail to you.

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