German Payslip 2026 Explained: Why Your Netto Changed
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German Payslip 2026 Explained: Why Your Netto Changed
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Did you notice a change in your bank account this month? 🤔In 2026, Germany has introduced major updates to the tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) and social security contributions. While some expats are seeing more Netto, others are wondering where their money went.In this video, we decode every single line of your 2026 Lohnabrechnung (payslip). We use two real-world examples: Anton the average-earner and Hans the high-earner to show you exactly how the "Progressive Tax System" and the "Contribution Caps" impact your wallet.In this video, you will learn:✅ The 2026 Tax-Free Allowance: Why the first 12.348€ is yours to keep. ✅ The "Big Two" Deductions: Taxes & Social Security (Health Insurance). ✅ The High-Earner "Cheat Code": Why Hans pays less percentage-wise than Anton. ✅ What German "Netto" differentiates from the US or UK.-----PerFinEx GmbH - Personal Finance for ExpatsThe #1 English-speaking & Independent Financial Planner in GermanyFurther legal information is available at perfinex.de/impressum