This is how Taxfix works

Tax without complicated tax language: Complete the simple question and answer procedure or have your tax done by independent tax advisors with the expert service.

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Your advantages

Taxes without forms: Answer our easy-to-understand question-answer process, or have your tax done by an independent tax advisor.

The best way to do your taxes

The choice is yours: complete the simple question and answer process, or use Expert Service and have your taxes done for you by an independent tax advisor. Either way, you can avoid complicated tax jargon.

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Paperless document upload

Taxfix makes your tax return completely digital. Simply photograph or upload your documents. Taxfix then automatically transfers all important information - accurately and stress-free!

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Get an estimated tax refund quickly

We tell you how much you get from the tax office. Not only do we automatically deduct flat rates that you can use to save taxes, we also show you transparently what information you submit.

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Completely secure

Your data is always transmitted in encrypted form to the Taxfix servers and via ELSTER to the tax office. We use secure encryption technologies that are also used by banks.

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Prepare your own tax return

€39.99

For anyone who wants to file an easy and secure tax return themselves. Free refund calculation, pay only upon submission.

Receive an advance calculation of your refund and pay only when you turn it in

Guided and intuitive process with simple questions

Automatic data retrieval: simply retrieve your income data from the tax office and have it pre-filled

The general deadline applies (September 02)

€59.99 for married couples or registered partnerships looking to file a tax return together

Get your tax assessment for free and only pay when you submit your return

Our Expert Service does it for you

From €89.99

For those who are unsure or can't find the time – hand your taxes to an expert.

Provide a few necessary documents in minutes

An independent tax advisor will prepare your tax return for you

Personalised document upload: Only submit documents that are completely necessary

Detailed check of your information

Benefit from an extended tax deadline (June 2nd, 2025)

Hand over, pay, relax.

We have already recovered over 3 billion euros for our customers! Taxfix's mission is to enable financial participation for everyone.

Tax experts work at Taxfix.

Employees counts Taxfix currently.

Multiple awards!

With Germany's most popular mobile tax app, you can do your tax return in no time.

Elster

Thanks to the API interface to ELSTER, your data will be securely transmitted to the tax office.

Finanztip

The consumer magazine Finanztip recommends Taxfix as tax software for a simple tax return.

Best reviews

More than 255.000 positive reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars speak for themselves.

Made in Germany

Innovation meets quality. Taxfix is developed and designed in Berlin. By people from all over the world.

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Frequently asked questions

With our app developed by tax experts, we successfully help people every year.

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There are two ways to file your tax return with Taxfix: complete the simple question-and-answer process via app or browser, or have your taxes done by an independent tax advisor using Expert Service .

If you do your tax return yourself, you can get a free calculation of your estimated refund before submitting to your local tax office via the official ELSTER interface.

Do your own taxes: After registering through the app or browser, you will answer an average of 70 questions, specifically tailored to your tax case. You will then immediately receive a free calculation of your estimated refund. If you choose to submit your taxes at that point, we will submit your tax return to your local tax office. Once the tax office has processed your return, your potential refund will be paid into your account and you will receive your tax assessment.

Have your taxes done for you: With Expert Service , simply upload a few documents and receive your tax return in a matter of days. All you have to do is check and approve it.

Download the Taxfix app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or access our site in your web browser. At no extra cost, you can calculate your expected tax refund. Alternatively, you can use Taxfix Expert Service and have your tax return done for you by an independent tax advisor. Find the current prices for both services on the Taxfix costs page .

Submitting a tax return is definitely not something you do off the cuff. And when specialized knowledge is required, it’s understandable to be cautious or even feel sceptical.

For questions that require explanation, Taxfix offers info texts and corresponding advice articles or tax tips. These resources will help with general tax questions on specific points, but not with individual tax questions.

Your question not yet included? We have collected the most frequently asked questions and our answers in our Support Center .

Scan the income tax certificate and you're done

Against inflation: Complete your tax return without any forms and in less than half an hour - with the Taxfix question-and-answer procedure.

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