Can you pay your own taxes as an employee in Germany?
No, if you're employed by a company in Germany, you generally can't pay your taxes yourself; your employer handles all tax deductions directly from your salary. However, if you work as a freelancer (serbest meslek sahibi), then you are responsible for paying your own taxes and all social security contributions. Employees often file a tax return at the end of the year to potentially get back any overpaid taxes.
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