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We’re building taxtastic to make taxes simple for everyone.

Having full control over your own finances shouldn’t depend on specialized knowledge. That’s exactly why we’re developing taxtastic—owner-managed, independent, and built to last.

30+ years of tax experience in management
Official ELSTER interface, connected directly to the tax office
100% hosting and data storage in Germany
What Drives Us

Taxes shouldn’t overwhelm anyone.

Most tax tools are designed for people who already know their way around taxes. We wanted to turn that on its head: a platform that guides you through your own tax situation—in a way that’s easy to understand, without requiring prior knowledge or jargon. Whether your tax situation is simple or very complex.

Ultimately, it’s about more than just filing your tax return. It’s about helping you understand how your finances fit together so you can make informed decisions on your own.

Management

Who leads taxtastic.

Three areas of responsibility that a serious tax platform needs—subject matter expertise, product development, and technology.

Sven Schilling, Co-Founder & CEO von taxtastic
Sven Schilling
Co-Founder & CEO

Holds a degree in business administration (FH) with over 30 years of experience in accounting and tax firms. Member of the board of a payroll tax assistance association.

taxtastic is a software platform and does not replace individual tax advice in specific cases.

Dustin Lyson, Co-Founder & CMO von taxtastic
Dustin Lyson
Co-Founder & CMO

Over 15 years of experience in brand communication, UI, and UX for international brands. Responsible for product and communication at taxtastic—from the initial idea through to growth.

Gunter Kreck, Co-Founder & CTO von taxtastic
Gunter Kreck
Co-Founder & CTO

Over 20 years of overall technical responsibility for publishing and e-commerce platforms. Builds taxtastic’s technical infrastructure and security—from the ELSTER connection to the interview engine.

How We Build

Owner-managed. And that’s by design.

We didn’t found taxtastic to chase quarterly targets. We’re building it because we want to use it ourselves—for the long term and without the usual compromises of a traditional startup.

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Independent

No investors dictating growth. We decide what’s best for our users—not what an exit strategy demands.

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Build fast, think long-term

We develop taxtastic quickly and pragmatically—but without the pressure of quarterly targets. This creates room for decisions that serve the product, not the next metric.

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Close to the people

We talk directly with our users and listen to them before we build. No call center in between, no anonymous wait in line.

Give it a try and see what’s in it for you.

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