What is a Lohnsteuerbescheinigung?

At the end of the financial year in Germany, your employer will provide you with an annual wage and tax statement, known as a Lohnsteuerbescheinigung.

Amongst other things, your Lohnsteuerbescheinigung includes details of:

  • Your employment activity in the financial year.

  • How much you earned in the financial year.

  • Income tax, solidarity tax and any church tax (Kirchensteuer) that has already been withheld.

  • Any grants, benefits or allowances that you have received.

You need your Lohnsteuerbescheinigung in order to file your annual tax return as an employee in Germany. Check out our blog post on Taxfix to find out your best option for completing your annual tax return in Germany.


Lana Zee