Sorry, the parent comment is completely correct. Yes, exceptions exist, such as someone making 32k€ and given a hybrid/EV or e-bike as company car will not pay

Sorry, the parent comment is completely correct. Yes, exceptions exist, such as someone making 32k€ and given a hybrid/EV or e-bike as company car will not pay as much as an engineer making 80k€ and a diesel Passat. Otherwise, the comment is correct. Taxes are kind of insane in Germany. Stock options (or crypto) counted as regular income _are_ taxed at your marginal tax rate, which, for anyone making above 55k€ or so is either 42% or 45%. Can't be bothered to look it up.