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"The highest earners in this country will therefore take on a larger share" of the tax burden, said Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

That puts him among the country's highest taxpayers and also as a consequence among the highest earners.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, the top quartile of earners eventually recovers roughly 94% of theirs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

White’s series and movies grossed $1.9 million in the 12 months ended in February, putting him in the top 5% of earners at Filmhub, the company that distributes his content to online platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

As women increasingly became the chief money earners, they also increasingly became the heads of their families.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler