What are the technical requirements for Lohnsteuer kompakt?

System requirements for Lohnsteuer kompakt

Lohnsteuer kompakt is your simple and flexible solution for online tax returns – no installation or updates on your computer required.

System requirements

You can start immediately. All you need is:

• a stable internet connection
• a modern web browser

Optional: A printer or scanner – e.g. to print your documents or to scan receipts for electronic submission to the tax office.

Operating systems and devices

Lohnsteuer kompakt works completely platform-independently on almost all systems:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• Android

You are also flexible with devices: Whether on a desktop, notebook, tablet, or smartphone – access is possible at any time.

Tip: Use Lohnsteuer kompakt conveniently on the go with our app for Android and iOS.

Internet connection

For smooth use, we recommend a broadband connection (e.g. DSL, cable or LTE).

Recommended web browsers

For optimal display, we recommend the latest version of:

• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome

Lohnsteuer kompakt is also regularly tested on the following browsers:

• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari (on macOS)

Screen resolution

A minimum resolution of 1280 × 1024 pixels is recommended. Lower resolutions also work but may restrict the display.

Problems with the display?

If you experience display problems when using another browser, please contact our customer service: [email protected]. We will promptly address the issue.