Lukas Weber
Expert reviewer
Tax Editor
· Steuerberater · 10+ years advising German employees · TopicDrill
Lukas is a qualified German tax adviser (Steuerberater) who has spent over a decade helping employees and freelancers navigate income tax, severance and the Steuererklärung. He translates dense Finanzamt rules into plain, actionable steps. 4 articles · 6 expert reviews
Articles by Lukas Weber
Am I Paid Fairly in Germany? Gross vs Net, Net Hourly Wage & Where You Rank
Compare your gross to Germany's ~€53,700 median, see why 35-45% of gross vanishes in tax a...
9 min read
German Car Tax (Kfz-Steuer): How Engine Size and CO₂ Set Your Bill
How German car tax is calculated from engine displacement and CO₂ emissions for petrol, di...
9 min read
How Much of Your Severance Is Left After Tax in Germany (2026)?
A German severance is fully taxable but free of social contributions. With the Fünftelrege...
11 min read
Tax Return
Doing Your German Tax Return Yourself: The ELSTER Guide 2026
The average German tax refund is approximately 1,100 € and nine of ten voluntary filers ge...
10 min read