The following forms of income are exempt from income tax:

  • An annual income of up to EUR 10,908 for a resident.
  • Receipts from accident and health insurance.
  • For employees, contributions by the employer to state pension plans.
  • 95% of dividend income received by a German company.
  • Capital gains - see the above section that discusses capital gains.




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