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 of receipts to the tax office.

Operating systems and devices

Lohnsteuer kompakt works fully cross-platform 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.

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.

Display issues?

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