Estimate your German tax refund in 2–3 minutes

SteuKompass is a fast precheck for Germany. You get a transparent estimate as a range (min/mid/max), no signup and no unnecessary questions.

Start the quick checkHow tax refunds work
✓No signup
✓Privacy-first (anonymized runs)
✓Note: Not tax advice
Example result
Estimate
Range
420 € – 980 €
Mid: 690 €
•Commute can strongly impact the estimate.
•Section 35a may add extra benefit (labour cost only).
2–3 min
No signup
Privacy

How it works

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1) Key numbers from your payslip summary
Enter only the essentials (gross income, wage tax, solidarity surcharge, church tax optional) plus strong factors like commute or childcare.
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2) A realistic range
You get a range instead of fake precision. We also highlight what affected the estimate the most.
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3) Clear next step
If it looks worth it, continue with a tax app or support service. If not, you save time and effort.

What you need

Payslip summary (or the numbers from it)
Gross income, wage tax, solidarity surcharge, and optionally church tax. These are major drivers for refund or payment.
A few details about your year
Typical commute (km and days), childcare (excluding meals) and optionally section 35a (labour costs for household/handyman).
ℹ️No document upload and no account. The check is intentionally minimal.

Popular topics

Tax refund
Why refunds happen and which factors usually matter most.
Commute allowance
Distance, workdays, common mistakes and why it often matters a lot.
Childcare costs
What may be deductible, what usually is not (e.g. meals) and how to enter it correctly.

FAQ

Short and clear answers so you can move on quickly.

Is SteuKompass tax advice?+
No. SteuKompass provides an estimate based on your inputs. The final tax result depends on many factors and is determined by the tax office.
Why do you show a range (min/mid/max) instead of one number?+
Because small missing details can change the result. A range is more honest and helps you understand the realistic magnitude.
Which inputs affect the estimate the most?+
Usually the wage tax numbers and strong drivers like commute allowance, childcare costs, and section 35a labour costs.
Do I need an account or to upload documents?+
No. The quick check works without signup. You enter numbers only, no documents.
Do you store personal data?+
We store anonymized runs to improve the tool. Email is optional and handled separately via double opt-in.
Can it show an additional payment instead of a refund?+
Yes. Depending on inputs, an additional payment can be more likely. The check is designed to give clarity early.

Note: SteuKompass provides an estimate and does not replace tax advice.

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