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Submit tax returns electronically

You can submit your tax return electronically to the relevant tax office. Under certain circumstances, you are required to submit your tax return electronically.

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Detailed description

From the 2011 assessment period, in certain cases you must submit your tax return electronically to the relevant authority.
Electronic submission simplifies the workload for both you and the responsible authority. Your data can be processed more quickly and potential queries are reduced.
At the same time, this method meets the legal requirements of digitalization.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The obligation to submit electronically applies to various tax returns:

  • Income tax returns if you earn income from self-employment, a business, or from agriculture and forestry
    • You do not have to file your income tax return electronically if you only earn income from employment for which income tax has already been deducted. This is not a problem if the positive income that is not subject to income tax (for example, profit income, rental income, or pension income) totals up to €410.
    • If you are required to prepare a balance sheet, you must submit it electronically for financial years beginning after December 31, 2011.
  • Explanations for the breakdown of the trade tax assessment amount if your company operates in several municipalities
  • Declarations for the separate determination of tax bases, for example in the case of jointly used property such as in a community of heirs
  • Declarations of determination, for example in the case of partnerships such as GbR, OHG or KG
  • Corporate tax returns if you operate a legal entity, for example a GmbH
  • VAT returns if you are liable for VAT as a company or self-employed person

Documents required

For your tax return, you'll need the same documents as if you were submitting it by mail. You can find out the exact documents in your tax software.

Please note

In exceptional cases, the tax office may waive electronic submission to avoid unreasonable hardship. Submit a request and provide written reasons why you cannot submit your tax return electronically.

Deadlines

The same statutory deadlines apply to the submission of an electronic tax return as to the submission of tax returns by post.

Procedure

  • You can seek support from a tax advisor.
  • You collect all documents in advance, such as receipts, evidence and tax certificates.
  • You can use the free ELSTER (Electronic Tax Return) program or other tax software.
  • You create a user account and enter your data online.
  • Please check your details carefully before submitting the declaration.
  • You send your data to the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will review your data and documents. If necessary, they will request additional documents or information from you.
  • You will receive a notification.

Processing time

no

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

§ 150 AO - individual norm

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Last updated: 27.04.2025