One platform. All your taxes.
Employee, self-employed, or both—taxtastic creates the tax return that fits your life. Convenient and easy, from anywhere.
How did you earn money in 2025?
Select everything that applies.
What did you have in 2025?
Select all that apply.
From question to refund. Often in 20 minutes.
Tell us about your year.
Do you commute? Have you had a child? Have you traded stocks? We’ll ask about your life.
We’ll build your form.
Your answers are automatically entered into the correct attachments. Tax office data is imported via ELSTER.
Submit to the tax office with a single click.
Validation check. ELSTER submission. No printer required.
Here’s how the live calculation works.
Put an end to tool chaos.
One platform for income tax, simplified accounting, sales tax, and trade tax.
Here’s how others do it.
Here’s how we do it.
From simple to complex—designed for a wide range of tax situations.
Everything you need to file your tax return quickly and easily. All-inclusive.
Live Refund
You see right away what’s in it. No waiting until the end.
Pre-filled Return
Pay stubs, insurance premiums, and more—pre-filled via ELSTER document retrieval.
Validation Check
Alerts for forgotten flat-rate deductions, unusual amounts, and missing attachments.
ELSTER direct submission
One click to the tax office. No printer, no stamps.
EÜR · VAT · Trade Tax
Income-Expenditure Accounting, VAT advance return, Trade Tax—all included in the Plus plan.
Including previous years
Optionally up to four years back; up to seven years if filing is mandatory.
July 31 — Filing deadline for employeesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the advantage of taxtastic?
Guided interview, automatic plausibility check, ELSTER-direct. Less effort, everything in one place.
Can I use taxtastic if I’m both self-employed and an employee?
Yes. With the Plus plan, you can handle both your 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 tax return?
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.
Basic
€29.99
per filing · One price for married couples
For employees, civil servants, retirees, students, homeowners, landlords, and investors
Register for free—you don’t pay until you file- Guided Income Tax Return
- Automatic plausibility check
- ELSTER direct submission
- Previous years: 4 for voluntary returns, up to 7 for mandatory returns
- Hosted in Germany · GDPR
- Email support
Plus
€79.99
per filing · Everything from the Basic plan plus more
For self-employed individuals, freelancers, and business owners
Register for free—you only pay when you submit- Everything from the Basic plan
- Income-Expenditure Accounting (EÜR)
- Sales tax return and advance return
- Trade tax return
- Depreciation, low-value assets, declining-balance depreciation
- Keep track of income and expenses clearly