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I like to complain about complex German taxes as much as the next guy, but this is way overblown. You can send in your tax documents digitally and there are de
by konha 4y ago
I like to complain about complex German taxes as much as the next guy, but this is way overblown.
You can send in your tax documents digitally and there are decent software packages to help you do it correctly. For most people it shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours a year.
That is for your typical employee. If you’re running a corporation, do not try to file your taxes without a tax advisor.
- nibbleshifter 4y agoDon't you even dare try say Elster is "decent software" lmao.
- konha 4y agoWasn’t talking about Elster which is admittedly bad. 20€ gets you software from third party vendors that is easy to use and guides you through the process. (WISO Steuer etc.)
- aeyes 4y agoFor most people with regular employment, filing taxes in Germany is completely unnecessary because employers and banks withhold and pay them directly. There are some tax benefits which are only accessible if you file taxes but if you don't want to take advantage of these tax benefits you don't have to file them. In general you also get 5 years to do it.