Taxando - German Tax Return

Taxando — The simple way to file your German tax return (Steuererklärung).

Whether you're an employee, freelancer, or run a Gewerbe, Taxando guides you step by step so you can file your income tax return quickly, securely, and fully digitally — without complicated forms or tax jargon.

Taxando replaces confusing paperwork with clear questions tailored to your situation. Upload documents securely, see your expected refund or tax payment instantly, and submit your tax return directly to the Finanzamt via ELSTER.

Whether this is your first tax return or you manage multiple income streams, Taxando makes the process clear, transparent, and stress-free.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES

STANDARD — from 39.99 €
Prepare and submit your tax return yourself.

• For employment income and simple tax situations
• Create and submit your Steuererklärung digitally
• No tax advisor support or representation before the Finanzamt

PREMIUM — 19% of refund (min. €99)
Full support from a certified tax advisor.

• Professional review to maximize your refund
• Representation before the Finanzamt
• Filing possible even after the tax deadline

You pay upon success, after receiving your tax refund.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLAN FOR BUSINESSES AND FREELANCERS

BUSINESS STANDARD — €89.90
Prepare your tax return yourself.

• EÜR (income statement) preparation included
• VAT return preparation if required

BUSINESS PREMIUM — from €219
Full support from a tax advisor.

• Document review and tax optimization
• Assistance with more complex tax situations

Final pricing depends on the number of documents, transactions, income level, and the complexity of your tax situation.
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WHEN IS PAYMENT REQUIRED BEFORE SUBMISSION?

In most cases, you pay after receiving your refund. Payment before submission is required only if the expected refund is below €522, or your situation includes capital income, cryptocurrencies, rental income, or self-employment.
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KEY FEATURES

• Step-by-step guidance for employees, freelancers, self-employed professionals, and Gewerbe owners
• Digital ELSTER submission to the Finanzamt
• Secure document upload for income statements, invoices, and receipts
• Instant calculation of expected refunds or tax payments
• Secure storage of all tax documents
• In-app support from the Taxando team or your tax advisor (Premium)
• Free refund calculation before deciding how to file
• Clear guidance on German tax deadlines
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SUPPORTED TAX SITUATIONS

Employees with one or multiple employers, freelancers and self-employed (Gewerbe), students and trainees, mixed income and side income, work-related expenses, certain foreign income categories, and capital income (with restrictions).

CURRENTLY UNSUPPORTED TAX SITUATIONS

Agriculture and forestry, GmbH and other corporate entities, and complex international tax cases outside supported categories.
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DATA PRIVACY

Your data is encrypted and processed according to strict German and EU data protection standards. Your Steuererklärung is transmitted securely through the official ELSTER interface.

Prepare and file your German tax return quickly, securely, and digitally, with Taxando.

*All prices include VAT.

Disclaimer:
(1) Taxando GmbH does not represent any government authority or other state institution with the app.

(2) Taxando GmbH is listed with the Taxando app as an official manufacturer with the tax authorities at https://www.elster.de/elsterweb/softwareprodukt and uses the ELSTER interface to transmit data to the tax authorities.

(3) Taxando GmbH obtains official information from https://www.elster.de/elsterweb/infoseite/rechtliches