Filing a German tax return (Steuererklärung) isn't mandatory for most employees, but it's almost always worth it. The average refund is over €1,000, and as an expat you may have additional deductions (relocation costs, double household, language courses).
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English-speaking expats filing their first German tax return — especially employed workers and students
Setup Fee
€39.99
Monthly
Free
Setup Time
Start immediately, file in ~22 minutes on average
Est. 2016 · Berlin, Germany
English-speaking expats who want a web-based tool that handles both employed and freelancer income
Setup Fee
€34.99
Monthly
Free
Setup Time
Start free online, complete in 25-35 minutes
Est. 2017 · Berlin, Germany
German-speaking expats with complex tax situations (freelancing, rental income, investments)
Setup Fee
€34.95
Monthly
Free
Setup Time
Start free online, file in 30-45 minutes
Est. 2010 · Cologne, Germany
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Setup fee + monthly fees — see who saves you the most.
SteuerGo
12-month total
€35
Setup
€34.95
Monthly
Free
Period
12 months
Wundertax
12-month total
€35
Setup
€34.99
Monthly
Free
Period
12 months
Taxfix
12-month total
€40
Setup
€39.99
Monthly
Free
Period
12 months
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