(2021) Do I have to pay tax on strike pay? Dieser Text bezieht sich auf die Steuererklärung 2021. Die aktuelle Version für die Steuererklärung 2025 finden Sie unter: (2025): Do I have to pay tax on strike pay? Strike pay and so-called lock-out support paid by the union during a strike are not considered taxable wages. They are completely tax-free and are not included in the progression clause. Therefore, they do not need to be declared in the income tax return.