On this website, it is also possible to download the official tool called ELSTER ( ELektronische STeuer ERklärung) onto your computer. You can also do everything electronically. Click on the right hand side on “Einkommensteuer mit allen Anlagen”, a list with all the forms will appear.

It is recommended to download the forms directly from the official website this way. If you feel confident enough to do it on your own, you first have to make sure you get all the right forms. You can skip to this part if you need help. So how can I do my tax return in Germany? Doing it on your own However, even if you don’t have to do it, you may as well, as there are chances you get money back too. You have already paid your taxes, now your job is to obtain as much refund as you can! Married partners can also save a lot on income t a x as well.For freelancers, it’s of course another story as it is compulsory.

If your salary is your only income and you are single, then it will be a piece of cake to get your tax refund. Married with tax classes 3 and 5, or both 4 “mit Faktor”.More than 2 salaries (like a full-time job and a minijob).Salary replacement income (like unemployment benefits, Elterngeld or Kurzarbeit Geld) higher than 410€ in total.Additional income (not from salary) higher than 410€ in total.For employees, it is only compulsory if they are in one of the following situations:

It is compulsory for self-employed people. Before your panic when thinking “I haven’t done my tax return this year!”, let me assure you that there is good chance you won’t have any problems with your Finanzamt if you forgot to file a tax return.

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