Payments related to Holocaust-era compensation or restitution by and large are tax-exempt in most countries. Nevertheless, the laws vary by country and by payment. Note that Germany’s Ghetto Pension payments are generally considered to be Holocaust-related payments, and should not be considered as regular Social Security pensions. As such, they should not affect the amount of Social Security being received from the country of residence and are not subject to taxation of any amount. Read more about Tax Exemptions on Holocaust Restitution Payments and  Holocaust Payments and Federal Benefits.