Anyone who received short-time work benefits or top-up payments from their employer in 2020 usually paid too little tax.

The short-time work allowance is tax-free, but is subject to the so-called progression proviso.

Sounds complicated, but unfortunately it is.

But by no means every person affected actually has to pay back at the end of the day.

Employees should know the answers to the most important questions so that there are no nasty surprises with your tax return for the Corona year 2020.