What it means
A permanent 11-digit tax identification number (Steueridentifikationsnummer) issued automatically after your Anmeldung. Every employer needs it to run your payroll correctly.
In practice
Give your employer your Steuer-ID before your first payday — without it, they must tax you at the least favourable rate by default.
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