For employees

Get the refund you actually deserve.

Employees in Germany leave money on the table every year. Commuting, home office, training, double households, work equipment – we know what's deductible and how to prove it.

  • Average refund > €1,000
  • Filing in days
  • Personal advisor

Common deductions for employees

  • Commuting (Pendlerpauschale): €0.30/km one way, €0.38/km from km 21.
  • Home office: €6 per day, up to €1,260 per year.
  • Work equipment: Laptop, monitor, phone, books, software – proportionally used for work.
  • Training & further education: Courses, certifications, professional literature, travel.
  • Double household: Second flat at work location: rent, furnishings, travel home.
  • Application costs: Application photos, certified copies, travel to interviews.

Special situations we handle

  • Change of employer or unemployment within the year.
  • Sabbatical, parental leave, sick pay.
  • Bonus payments and severance (Fünftelregelung).
  • Equity compensation (RSUs, ESPP) from international employers.
  • Working partly abroad (commuting border worker, expats).

Frequently asked questions

Is filing worth it for me?

On average, our employee members get back more than €1,000. We tell you upfront whether your case is worth filing.

I have RSUs from a US employer – is that a problem?

No. We treat them as wage income (sonstige Bezüge) at vesting and handle the German tax correctly.

Talk to a real advisor.

Free first call, 30 minutes, no obligation. Consultations are primarily in German; English is available on request.

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