If your employer abroad does not issue a wage tax certificate (LStB), you still need to declare your income in your German tax return.
- Even without a wage tax certificate, you must declare your foreign income in your tax return.
- Manual entry & conversion are required – use the official exchange rate.
- Payslips & annual salary statements serve as proof for the tax office.
🚀 Your Guide
- No Wage Tax Certificate from Your Foreign Employer – What Should You Do?
- Manually Converting Income into Euros – Here’s How
No Wage Tax Certificate from Your Foreign Employer – What Should You Do?
Employers without a registered office or branch in Germany are not required to issue a wage tax certificate. This means you must declare your income yourself in your tax return.
- Indicate the country where you earned your income.
- If your employer has paid taxes abroad, check whether a tax credit or exemption is possible in Germany.
ℹ️ Tip: The tax office may request additional proof – ensure your details are complete and accurate.
Manually Converting Income into Euros – Here’s How
Since foreign income must be reported in euros, you need the correct exchange rate. Use the average annual exchange rate for the relevant tax year. These rates are published by the German Bundesbank. Make sure to enter gross amounts (before foreign taxes are deducted).
💡 Example:
If you earned 50,000 USD and the average annual exchange rate is 1.10:
👉 50,000 USD ÷ 1.10 = 45,454.55 EUR (enter this amount in your tax return).
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