Why Lohnsteuer kompakt?

With Lohnsteuer kompakt, you can complete your tax return quickly, securely, and fully online. Intuitive dialogues, clear input assistance, and helpful tips guide you step by step through your return.

Get started easily

• No download, no installation – start directly in your browser
• Easy-to-understand interview instead of complicated forms
• All common operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Edit from anywhere (e.g. office or home)
• Convenient data transfer from previous years
• Personal customer service: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Save time & money

• Live calculation of your expected refund
• Tax-saving tips and checklists directly in the process
• Sample templates: e.g. for appeals or cover letters
• Detailed FAQs and guides for each tax year

Get more out of it

• Automatic calculation of totals, transfers, and travel distances
• Numerous tax tips during entry
• Optimisation of assessment for couples
• Topic checklists for targeted tax savings

Avoid errors

• Integrated plausibility check to avoid queries
• Automatic alerts for missing or incorrect information

Submit easily & check notice

• Online submission with or without Elster certificate
• Electronic tax notice available
• Digital submission of documents upon request
• Support with appeals – incl. sample letters
• Volume and loyalty discounts for future returns