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> Having worked for a couple of years in Germany, one thing that struck me is taxes came to almost 50% of my salary. Are you sure, you didn't mean statutory de
by cschwarm 14y ago
> Having worked for a couple of years in Germany, one thing that struck me is taxes came to almost 50% of my salary.
Are you sure, you didn't mean statutory deductions? Contributions to health, unemployment, and annuity insurance are no taxes.
- harryf 14y agoThat's correct - should have been clearer - was keeping it short. By "taxes" I mean all compulsory payments I was required to make, including health, unemployment etc.