Germany had a tax wedge for single, childless workers of 49.4 percent, behind Belgium at 54 percent. Hungary had the third highest tax burden at 48.2 percent. Germany’s tax wedges was much lower for married couples with children, at 34 percent, putting the country in ninth place. Germany also had the second highest social security contributions at 17.3 percent for single people, below only Slovenia at 19 percent. And the highest tax burden is already imposed on those making at least €50,000.

Source: The Local April 11, 2017 14:37 UTC