Your refund in
6 simple steps
From sign-up to refund — we handle the German tax system so you don't have to. Takes about 15 minutes of your time.
Create your free account
Sign up in under a minute. No credit card needed. Choose which tax year(s) you want to claim — you can go back up to 4 years.
Complete your profile
Fill in your personal details, employer information, and bank IBAN. This takes about 5 minutes and unlocks your document checklist.
Upload your documents
Upload your Lohnsteuerbescheinigung (salary certificate), passport, and sign the Vollmacht (power of attorney). Everything is done via your phone or computer.
Choose your payment plan
Pay €70 upfront for priority processing, or choose our "pay from refund" option (€150) — no money needed today. We only get paid when you do.
We file with the Finanzamt
Our tax experts prepare and submit your return to the German tax office. We handle all the German bureaucracy on your behalf.
Receive your refund
The Finanzamt processes your return and transfers the refund directly to your bank account. We track the status and keep you updated throughout.
Eligibility
You likely qualify if…
Most international employees in Germany are owed a refund and don't even know it. The Finanzamt won't chase you — you have to claim it yourself.
Check if I qualify- Worked in Germany as an employee for any period
- Paid Lohnsteuer (wage tax) — shown on your payslip
- Worked less than 12 months in a tax year
- Had multiple employers in Germany
- Were a student working part-time
- Commuted to work or worked from home
- Paid into a pension or insurance scheme
Why us
Why choose SteuerBack?
German tax experts
Our team understands the Finanzamt process inside out. We've helped workers from 40+ nationalities.
100% digital
No printing, no post, no office visits. Everything is done through our portal — from your phone or laptop.
For international workers
Seasonal workers, expats, students, EU workers — if you earned income in Germany, you likely have a refund waiting.
Fast & tracked
We submit within 2–3 business days of receiving your documents. You get a status update at every step.
Multi-year claims
You can claim for up to 4 previous tax years. Our bundle pricing rewards you for claiming all years at once.
No refund, no fee
With our "pay from refund" option you pay absolutely nothing unless we successfully get money back for you.
Timeline
How long does it take?
Your time
~15 min
To complete the application
Our processing
2–3 days
To prepare and submit to Finanzamt
Tax refund
3–6 mo
Until money arrives in your account
Free to start · No upfront payment required