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Fraud attempts in the name of the tax administration

Fraudsters are currently trying to obtain information from citizens with fake emails and text messages.

They send emails with titles such as "A notification from the federal authorities" and promise a claim for income tax refunds.

We expressly warn you not to respond to these fraudulent e-mails or to open links in the e-mails. The tax authorities never request information such as your tax number, account details, credit card numbers, PIN or the answer to your security query by e-mail.

You can find more information on scam e-mails on the page Security.

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File Your Tax Return with One Click


Screenshots of the tax return with a single click within the app. The app's home screen and the page showing the tax calculation results are displayed.


Since July 2026, the meinElster+ app has allowed users to automatically generate tax returns for the 2025 calendar year.

This will make things even easier for people with simple tax returns —such as those just starting their careers, employees who file individually , or retirees—who can now handle their tax matters quickly and easily. You can find more information here.

einfachELSTERplus - Tax. But simple.


simplyELSTERplus is suitable for people resident in Germany who submit their tax return alone, have a valid ELSTER certificate, receive income from an employment relationship and do not wish to provide information on children. In the tax return for 2025, it is also possible to provide information on retirement provision and pension income.

With simplyELSTERplus, filing your tax return becomes a new experience: instead of complicated forms, you can expect a modern, user-friendly interface with a clear, guided process that leads you step by step through your tax return.

Try it out - free of charge, secure and surprisingly simple.


Click here for more information.
Start now with simplyELSTERplus.

My receipts and the new MeinElster+ app


Mein ELSTER now offers you the option of storing receipts in your user account to help you prepare your income tax return. You can upload the receipts after Login in the "My receipts" area. Paper receipts can be photographed with the new MeinElster+ app and transferred to your user account. Further information

einfachElster - the income tax return for anyone receiving a pension or annuity


You can use einfachElster if you receive domestic pensions or annuities. Other income is only possible to a limited extent: capital income from which withholding tax has already been paid to the tax office or which is exempt due to the saver's lump sum (exemption order) as well as income from mini-jobs. Further requirements are a domestic registration address and a domestic bank account.


Quick and easy - step by step: Start now with einfachElster.