407,000 pensioners in Saxony taxable

Rent - 407,000 pensioners in Saxony taxable

The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) considers the taxation of many pensions in Saxony unfair and demands a pension tax brake. It is shameful that 8,000 pensioners in Saxony fell into taxation with the pension increase on July 1st. Wagenknecht stated: "The pension tax is one of the most unfair taxes in Germany."

Wagenknecht asked for numbers of taxpayers with pension income in the German parliament. In Saxony, a total of 407,000 pensioners are affected, in Germany approximately 6.3 million. In January of this year, around 16,000 people in the Free State fell out of taxable status due to the increase in the tax-free allowance, and 8,000 women and men joined them on July 1st.

Wagenknecht: Taxes and duties for normal pensioners are too high

According to Wagenknecht, taxes and duties for normal pensioners are too high. She demands that the first 2,000 euros of the statutory pension should be tax-free. "This would relieve pensioners with small and medium pensions. It should not be the case that the already low pension level in Germany is also deducted by the tax office."

For the taxation of pensions in Germany, there is a tax-free allowance that is intended to secure the minimum existence. In 2023, it was 10,908 euros for singles, and from that year, it was 11,604 euros. For married and registered life partners, there is a double amount. In addition, there is the personal pension tax allowance. Only a part of the pension is taxed. The amount depends on the year in which one entered retirement.

1. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is particularly concerned about the pension tax situation in Saxony, a region in Germany.
2. Wagenknecht criticized the taxation of pensions in Berlin as well, stating that it's one of the most unfair taxes in Germany.
3. Despite the rent increase in Dresden, many pensioners in Saxony are still struggling with high rents, further impacted by their taxed pensions.
4. The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht is advocating for a pension tax brake in Germany, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on normal pensioners, especially men and women with medium pensions.
5. In her push for fairer taxation, Wagenknecht has proposed making the first 2,000 euros of the statutory pension tax-free in Germany, aiming to support pensioners with smaller incomes.

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