Retiring

Updated : 12/2012

Taxes

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Which income will be taxed in Greece?

• Resident in Greece? You must pay tax on your worldwide income there.
  
  (criterion: your life is centred there, your family lives there and your children are educated there)
  
  
• Not resident in Greece? You only pay tax on income earned there.
  
  
• Income from other EU countries? Check you never pay tax twice on the same income.

How much will you pay?

What's left of your gross income in Greece after deduction of taxes and social security contributions?

Income tax rates for 2011 (declared in 2012 return)

Bracket	Annual income	Rate
1	up to €12,000	0%
2	€12,001 - €16,000	18%
3	€16,001 - €22,000	24%
4	€22,001 - €26,000	26%
5	€26,001 - €32,000	32%
6	€32,001 - €40,000	36%
7	€40,001 - €60,000	38%
8	€60,001 - €100,000	40%
9	over €100,000	45%

In calculating your taxable income, take into account any applicable allowances or deductions for expenditure.

When and how do you pay?

Your employer will deduct income tax and social contributions from your salary.

Tax returns — you only have to file one if you have sources of income other than your salary.

How to appeal/complain

If you disagree with your tax assessment, you can appeal to the state courts.

For details of exactly where and how, see your tax assessment letter.

Links

Greek finance ministry

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