German Tax Refunds
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What’s Taxback?
Many people pay too much tax because they are simply unaware of their entitlements.
Established i...
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I earned money outside of Germany during the year – do I need to declare it?
Yes. You need to tell us about all your earnings for the entire year - including earnings outside...
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I was still paying rent in my home country while I was paying rent in Germany – can that affect my refund?
Yes! If you paid rent in Germany and in your home country at the same time, this can increase the...
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What is a Lohnsteuerbeschenigung?
The Lohnsteuerbescheinigung is the official government form you get from your employer at the e...
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When am I obligated to file a tax return in Germany?
You are obligated to submit a tax return in case but not limited to:
-you have received additiona...
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Do I need to send you any documents to start my tax refund application?
Yes, you need to complete our online registration form and provide us with signed Authorization f...
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How does the Taxback service work?
Here’s how it works, step by step:
Register online and send us scanned copy of your payment docu...
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Why the minimum fee for Germany ?
Our fee covers the following:
24/7 Multi-lingual customer support
Free phone/fax
Access to onl...
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How much does it cost?
For income tax application, we charge 16.5% + handling fee of the approved amount, subject to a m...
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How do I know what’s happening with my refund application?/ I didn’t receive it yet.
We have our team available 24/7 to answer your questions in the Live Chat.
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How long does it take to receive my tax refund?
On average it will take up to 6 months to get your tax refund from Germany. But ultimately it dep...
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How much will my refund be?
€1020 is the average tax refund a Taxback client receives. Taxback will get you back as much over...
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Can I claim a tax refund if I have stopped working or left the country?
Yes, you can apply no matter if you have left the country, or you are still working there.
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When can I apply for my German tax refund?
You can apply for your tax refund after the end of the tax year (31st December). The tax year in ...