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What it is

Taxfix provides digital tax returns that users can prepare themselves or have prepared by independent tax advisers. In Basic, a question-led process guides users through a return and provides an initial refund estimate. The Start plan offers a free estimated refund calculation, with submission through Basic. Taxfix sends returns to the tax office through the official ELSTER interface. Basic works in a browser and through Android and iOS apps. For Expert, users answer questions and upload documents; an adviser reviews and prepares the return for the user to confirm. The listed Expert fee is 20% of the refund, with a minimum of €99.99, and may apply even if the return is not submitted. A separate solution for VAT-liable self-employed people combines bookkeeping, receipt capture, VAT pre-returns, and income tax returns including EÜR. Uploaded receipts and invoices are read for details such as amount, date, and tax rate. Taxfix says it uses encryption, does not share data with third parties, and operates servers mainly in Germany or elsewhere in the EU while observing GoBD and GDPR. Basic is free until submission; individual annual filing costs €39.99 a year, and one-time filing costs €49.99, paid once payment.

Spec sheet

What it does
Taxfix provides web and mobile software for preparing and electronically filing German personal income-tax returns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Support
Taxfix bietet ein Support-Center mit Kategorien für selbst erstellte Steuererklärungen, den Experten-Service, technische Probleme und Steuerbescheide.Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Headquarters
Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Apple system requirement
The German iOS listing requires iOS 15.1 or later; Mac use requires macOS 12.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Belegerfassung
Bei der Lösung für Umsatzsteuerpflichtige liest Taxfix beim Hochladen von Belegen und Rechnungen Daten wie Betrag, Datum und Steuersatz automatisch aus.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Taxfix as founded in 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size and markets
LinkedIn lists more than 400 employees, headquarters in Berlin, and operations in Germany, Spain and the UK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Complaint: missing deductions
A 2026 Morgenpost report says IMTEST found Taxfix sometimes failed to account for deductible items such as craftsmen services, donations or certain fees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · morgenpost.de
Complaint: pricing and subscriptions
Google Play reviewers complain about price increases, subscription charges and a basic filing price reaching €70.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Complaint: support and billing
Trustpilot reviews describe difficulty cancelling or explaining subscription charges and difficulty reaching customer service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · de.trustpilot.com
Coverage limits
The program description lists supported German income types including employment, capital income, certain other income, special expenses and children.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Cross-device sync
Accounts synchronize data between the smartphone app and browser version so users can switch devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Data practices
Google Play states that the app may share location and personal data, collect personal and financial data, encrypt data in transit and accept deletion requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Datenschutz
Taxfix erklärt, Daten mit Verschlüsselungstechniken zu sichern und nicht an Dritte weiterzugeben.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Document scanning
The mobile app scans documents such as wage-tax certificates with the camera and extracts relevant data automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
ELSTER
Taxfix übermittelt Steuererklärungen über die offizielle ELSTER-Schnittstelle an das Finanzamt.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
ELSTER integration
Taxfix transmits returns to the tax authority through the official ELSTER interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Expert service
Users may upload documents for an independent, government-certified tax adviser to prepare and submit the return.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Funding and investors
LinkedIn says the company is backed by Index Ventures, Valar Ventures, Creandum, Redalpine and Teachers’ Venture Growth.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Guided filing
The app replaces tax forms with a guided question-and-answer flow and creates the return from the answers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Hosting und Compliance
Taxfix gibt an, Server überwiegend in Deutschland und höchstens in anderen EU-Ländern zu betreiben und GoBD sowie DSGVO einzuhalten.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Taxfix SE and the founders as Lino Teuteberg and Mathis Ginzbourg.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Limit: bookkeeping
TechRadar says the UK Taxfix service has no bookkeeping software and is less effective for cases with many variables.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Limit: complex tax situations
A review warns that multiple asset classes, overseas income or crypto can require a higher-tier plan or separate tax advice.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolcuration.com
Limit: phone support
A UK review reports that customer support is available by chat or email but not by telephone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nutsaboutmoney.com
Notable news: TaxScouts acquisition
TechRadar reports that Taxfix acquired TaxScouts in 2024 and that the combined operation serves the UK, Spain and Estonia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com
Plattformen
Basic kann im Browser genutzt oder aus dem Apple App Store beziehungsweise Google Play heruntergeladen werden.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Praise: accountant service
A UK review praises qualified accountants, quick service, document upload and friendly professional support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nutsaboutmoney.com
Praise: usability
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and filing flow as easy, intuitive and suitable for people without tax knowledge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · finanztip.de
Produkt
Taxfix bietet digitale Steuererklärungen zum Selbstausfüllen oder zur Bearbeitung durch unabhängige Steuerberater*innen an.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Public API status
An independent APIs.io profile reports that Taxfix publishes no public developer API, developer portal or API documentation and lists zero APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apis.io
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 271,846 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.5 out of 5 from 137,000 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.2 out of 5 from about 20,000 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Refund estimate
Users can calculate an estimated refund free of charge before deciding whether to submit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Security hosting
Taxfix says modern encryption protects data, servers are mainly in Germany or elsewhere in the EU, and it follows GoBD and GDPR requirements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Selbständige
Die Lösung für Umsatzsteuerpflichtige bündelt Buchhaltung, Belegerfassung, Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung und Einkommensteuererklärung einschließlich EÜR.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Selbstausfüllen
Basic führt Nutzer*innen mit einfachen Fragen Schritt für Schritt durch die Steuererklärung und zeigt eine erste Erstattungsschätzung.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Self-employed support
For tax year 2025, Taxfix supports income-surplus calculations, trade-tax returns and Annex G or S for sole traders and freelancers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Status notifications
The service provides push notifications and status updates about tax-office processing and deadlines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Supported users
Taxfix lists employees, students, new graduates, retirees and people receiving income-replacement benefits as target users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Unternehmen
Taxfix SE nennt als Geschäftsadresse Köpenicker Str. 122, 10179 Berlin.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
VAT functionality
The VAT product records income and expenses, prepares VAT advance returns and submits them through ELSTER.Read 15 Oct 2026 · taxfix.de
Zielgruppe
Die Umsatzsteuerlösung richtet sich an umsatzsteuerpflichtige Freiberufler*innen und Gewerbetreibende und ist laut Anbieter nicht für Kapitalgesellschaften oder Nutzer*innen ohne Hauptwohnsitz in Deutschland geeignet.Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de

Plans and prices

Basic — individual annual €39.99 a year Annual subscription Self-prepared individual tax return · Free until submission Read 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Basic — individual one-time €49.99 a month One-time payment without subscription Self-prepared individual tax return · No subscription required Read 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Basic — joint annual €59.99 a year Annual subscription Self-prepared joint tax return · Free until submission Read 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Basic — joint one-time €69.99 a month One-time payment without subscription Self-prepared joint tax return · No subscription required Read 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Expert €99.99 a month 20% of the tax refund, minimum €99.99; the fee can also apply if the return is not submitted Independent tax adviser prepares the return · Personal document checklist · Direct contact with the assigned tax expert Read 20 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Start Free Kostenlos. Kostenlose Berechnung der voraussichtlichen Erstattung · Einreichung mit Basic Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de
Expert Service €20, paid once 20 % der Rückerstattung, mindestens 99,99 €; fällig nach Steuerbescheid oder spätestens 150 Tage nach Bereitstellung Unabhängige Steuerberater erstellen und übermitteln die Erklärung · 99,99 € Mindestgebühr auch bei keiner Erstattung oder Nachzahlung Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Basic Einzel (Taxfix+) €39.99, paid once pro eingereichter Einzel-Steuererklärung mit Taxfix+ Abonnement Einzelne Steuererklärung · App oder Web · Zahlung erst bei Übermittlung Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Basic Einzel (ohne Abo) €49.99, paid once einmalig pro eingereichter Einzel-Steuererklärung Einzelne Steuererklärung · App oder Web Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Basic gemeinsam (Taxfix+) €59.99, paid once pro eingereichter gemeinsamer Steuererklärung mit Taxfix+ Abonnement Gemeinsame Steuererklärung · App oder Web Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Basic gemeinsam (ohne Abo) €69.99, paid once einmalig pro eingereichter gemeinsamer Steuererklärung Gemeinsame Steuererklärung · App oder Web Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.taxfix.de
Basic — Einzelveranlagung, Jahresabo €3,999 a year Jährlich; automatische Verlängerung alle 12 Monate. Einzelveranlagung · Gebühr fällt bei Einreichung an Read 30 Sep 2026 · taxfix.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Offers a free estimated refund calculation
  • Submits returns through the official ELSTER interface
  • Basic is available on web, Android, and iOS
  • Expert provides preparation by an independent tax adviser
  • Receipt uploads extract amount, date, and tax rate

Limits

  • Basic fee applies when the return is submitted
  • Expert fee can apply even if the return is not submitted
  • VAT solution excludes corporations
  • VAT solution excludes users without a main residence in Germany

Who it suits

It suits people filing German tax returns who want either guided self-preparation or review by an independent adviser. Its VAT solution is intended for VAT-liable freelancers and business operators, but not corporations or people without a main residence in Germany.

Verdict

Taxfix offers both self-preparation and adviser-prepared returns, plus a separate VAT-focused service for eligible self-employed filers. Basic is free until submission; compare the listed annual, one-time, and Expert fees before choosing.

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