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Minijob

marginal employment

What it means

Low-earning part-time work capped at a fixed monthly limit, tax-free for the employee, with the employer covering flat-rate tax and social contributions instead.

In practice

A Minijob is a common way to earn extra income alongside studies or a main job without changing your Steuerklasse.

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