What is Church Tax in Germany and Is it compulsory required to be paid by an International Student ?

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Resident individuals who are members of the Roman Catholic church, the Protestant church or certain other officially recognized German churches are subject to church tax.  The tax is levied as a supplement to income tax, wage tax and withholding tax.  Generally, the tax rate is 8%-9% of that tax.  Church tax is a deductible expense in determining t...