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Best tax filing for expats in Germany, 2026.

The average refund for an employed expat in Germany is 1,072 euros per year. You only need to file once, then you decide if it is worth it.

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Taxfix

Berlinsince 2016

Mobile-first tax return app in English. €39.99 with Taxfix+ subscription, €49.99 standalone. Doesn't handle freelancers.

Best for Employees and students filing in English

  • 1d setup
  • English
  • Mobile app
  • No SCHUFA
12-month total
Free
Setup
Free
Monthly
Free
+€-34.95
Visit Taxfix
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wundertax

Berlinsince 2014

Browser-based tax filing with a specific student flow. €34.99/year. Average student refund €1,095.

Best for Students filing their first German return

  • 1d setup
  • English
  • Mobile app
  • No SCHUFA
12-month total
Free
Setup
Free
Monthly
Free
+€-34.95
Visit wundertax
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SteuerGo

Berlinsince 2011

Full English tax return in under 20 minutes. €34.95/year, free until you submit, auto-checks your Steuerbescheid.

Best for Expats with rental income or family deductions

  • 1d setup
  • English
  • Mobile app
  • No SCHUFA
12-month total
Free
Setup
Free
Monthly
Free
cheapest
Visit SteuerGo
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Sorted

Berlinsince 2016

Tax filing for freelancers and self-employed expats. Free Starter, €98/year Kleinunternehmer, €20/month Pro (billed quarterly).

Best for Freelancers and Freiberufler

  • 1d setup
  • English
  • Mobile app
  • No SCHUFA
12-month total
€240
Setup
Free
Monthly
€20
+€205.05
Visit Sorted

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Single employees with one job and standard tax class are not legally required to file, but the average employed expat gets a refund of 1,072 euros per year. Freelancers and self-employed must file.
Employees and students: Taxfix or wundertax (under €40). Freelancers: Sorted. Anyone with rental income or family deductions: SteuerGo.