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No installation required · Works on any device

One platform.
All your taxes.

Employee, self-employed, or both—taxtastic creates the tax return that fits your life. Convenient and easy, from anywhere.

You don’t pay until you file.
Live Calculation
Your refund for tax year 2025
(simplified example)
€1,172
↑ +245 € due to the commuter allowance
Deductible expenses
820
Working from home
€624
Special expenses
230 €
Hosting in Germany
GDPR · SSL-encrypted
Official ELSTER interface
Directly to the tax office
Pay only upon submission
Try it for free
Includes previous years
Optional coverage for four years back; up to seven years if filing is required
Three steps

From question to refund. In 20 minutes.

01 Interview

Tell us about your year.

Do you commute? Have you had a child? Have you traded stocks? We’ll ask about your life.

02 Auto-Magic

We’ll fill out your form for you.

Your answers go into the right attachments. Tax office data comes in via ELSTER.

03 Filing

Submit to the tax office with a single click.

Validation check. ELSTER submission. No printer needed.

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No installation required
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Here’s what it feels like

Here’s how the live calculation works.

Question 1 of 7
Do you have health insurance?
Have you paid into the pension insurance system?
Do you commute to work?
Have you been working from home?
Did you purchase your own work equipment?
Did you pay any contractors?
Did you pay dues to professional associations or unions?
That's it for now.
Those were just 7 of many questions. taxtastic automatically finds all other deductions for you.
Start the full process now
Your refund
0
*Sample calculation. The actual refund depends on your individual tax situation and may vary.
The difference

Put an end to the tool chaos.
One platform covers your entire tax situation.

Here’s how others do it.
× One tool for income tax, another for simplified accounting, and one for sales tax
× Manually copying data between tools
× Which form do you need? Good luck.
× Install apps or software
× Often, only certain types of taxes are supported
Here’s how we do it.
Income tax, simplified accounting, sales tax, trade tax—all in one, whenever you need it.
Data flows automatically. No copying.
You only see what really works for you
Works on any device—just open your browser, and you’re all set
One platform for every scenario
Your Benefits

Everything you need to handle your taxes quickly and securely. All-inclusive.

Real-Time Refund

You can see right away what’s included. No waiting until the very end.

Pre-filled tax return

Pay stubs, insurance information, child tax credit—automatically pre-filled via ELSTER.

Validation Check

Forgotten flat rates, incorrect amounts, missing attachments—automatically detected.

ELSTER Direct Submission

Sent to the tax office with a single click. No printer, no stamps.

EÜR · VAT · Trade Tax

Income-Expenditure Accounting, VAT advance return, Trade Tax — all included in the Plus plan.

Previous years as well

Optionally go back four years; up to seven years if filing is required.

What users say

What others have experienced.

★★★★★
“Being guided through the interview was a huge help. Everything went smoothly—I submitted everything in under an hour.”
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Björn
Employee · Hamburg
★★★★★
“For someone filing their tax return for the first time, getting started was really easy thanks to taxtastic. Well-structured, easy to navigate.”
E
Elke
Retiree · Munich
★★★★★
“As a self-employed person, I was skeptical, but the Plus plan really covers everything I need. EÜR, sales tax—all in one.”
T
Thomas
Freelancer · Berlin
★★★★★
“The interview helped me file my tax return completely. I never would have thought how much I’d get back thanks to working from home and the commuter allowance.”
M
Marina
Employee · Frankfurt
July 31 — Filing deadline for employees
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the benefits of taxtastic?
Guided interview, automatic validity check, ELSTER-direct. You save time—and get more out of it.
Can I use taxtastic if I’m both self-employed and an employee?
Yes. With the Plus plan, you can handle both employment and self-employment in a single interview. Attachment N, EÜR, and VAT are automatically placed in the correct sections.
Can I save my tax return as a draft and finish it later?
Yes. Just save it and continue later.
What happens if I need help while filing my taxes?
The interview guides you through the process. Tax tips are built right in. If you get stuck, you can reach us by email.
How long does it take to file a tax return with taxtastic?
That depends entirely on your tax situation. If you’re just an employee and don’t have many receipts, you’ll often be done in 20 minutes. If you’re self-employed, a landlord, or both, it’ll take longer—as long as it takes. We’ll guide you through the process, but we don’t make promises that won’t apply to everyone.
Are there any hidden costs or fees with taxtastic?
No. Try it for free for as long as you want. You only pay when you submit your return.
How much does taxtastic cost?

One price per submission. No subscriptions. No tricks.

Try it for free. You don’t pay until you submit your work.

Basic
€29.99
per filing · One price for married couples
For employees, civil servants, retirees, students, homeowners, and investors
Guided income tax return
Automatic validity check
ELSTER direct submission
Previous years: 4 voluntarily, up to 7 if required
Hosting in Germany · GDPR
Email support
Register for free
You don’t pay until you file

Get an average of €1,172* back from the tax office.

Try it for free. You don’t pay until you file.

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started for free now* Source: Average income tax refund according to the Federal Statistical Office (destatis.de).
Individual results may vary.