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Fraud attempts in the name of ELSTER

Fraudsters are currently trying to obtain information from citizens via email, fake websites or ELSTER-related apps.

They send emails with titles such as "Your digital certificate - action required" in the name of ELSTER or direct citizens to fake websites or apps with an ELSTER reference.

We expressly warn against responding to this scam email, opening the links in the email or installing fake apps. Websites relating to ELSTER should also only be visited with extreme caution.

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

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My receipts and the new MeinElster+ app

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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

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einfachELSTER offers a service especially for pensioners to submit their annual income tax return quickly and easily. The clear user interface guides you step by step through the paperless preparation of your tax return. Too simpleElster



My Unternehmenskonto - the control center for your company account

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The Unternehmenskonto has been in use as a user account within the meaning of the OZG since the beginning of June 2021. Business organizations of all kinds can use their ELSTER certificates to log in to online services, complete and send authenticated applications and, in the future, receive notifications from the connected administrative services via a mailbox. Further information