It's really hard for me to not think of mallice when people say things like "The governments takes half my money!"
In germany, when having a (quite high) 100k pay, you effectively pay aprx. 32% taxes on it. I think thats fair considering wellfare, healthcare, studying, school etc. is free.
42% is just the percentage you pay on the income beyond ~65000. The first 65k are taxed lower (in increasing steps)
Sure, some financial things are very hard in germany. But especially as a "regular" citizen, or when you have hard times, you are cared for quite well.
I said clearly about total deductions seen on monthly payslip, gross to net. Income tax is only part of them.
> when you have hard times, you are cared for quite well.
In hard times you better don't lose Anmeldung (e.g. asshole host deregistering you by sending an email), because then the delicate and expensive support system collapses instantly for you.
In germany, when having a (quite high) 100k pay, you effectively pay aprx. 32% taxes on it. I think thats fair considering wellfare, healthcare, studying, school etc. is free.
42% is just the percentage you pay on the income beyond ~65000. The first 65k are taxed lower (in increasing steps)
Sure, some financial things are very hard in germany. But especially as a "regular" citizen, or when you have hard times, you are cared for quite well.