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I have EU Blue Card and live in Germany. I married a few months ago and will apply for the family reunion visa since my wife not living in the EU. I know that I can't change my tax class from 1(single) to 5(married with a less earning partner) since the spouse living abroad.

My question is when she gets her family reunion visa, will we earn any sort of tax returns for the period from the day we married to the day she has her visa?

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    The day your wife takes up residence in Germany.
    – Mark Johnson
    Commented Jun 17, 2022 at 11:57

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Your real taxes have nothing to do with the class that is used for preliminary deductions.
When (If!) you file your taxes, the will be calculated based on your real situation (married or not etc), and any overpayments are reimbursed (and any underpayments are due).

Note that in Germany, it's nearly impossible to underpay, and you are not required to file your taxes, meaning they gladly keep your overpayment if you don't ask for it back. So make sure to file your taxes.

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  • Especially if your tax class changes, chances are 99% that by filing your tax return you will get money back.
    – gnasher729
    Commented Jun 21, 2022 at 14:42
  • And chances are 100% you will be in trouble if you owe them money and do not file.
    – aimedaca
    Commented Jul 4, 2022 at 13:39
  • quantum, says who? You will eventually pay your taxes. Just don’t lie.
    – gnasher729
    Commented Mar 15, 2023 at 17:05
  • When changing your tax class, declaring taxes becomes mandatory, if only to prove you still rightfully belong into that tax bracket. So if you do change your tax class, it is absolutely possible to underpay.
    – nvoigt
    Commented Jul 7 at 9:45

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