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German Income Tax Refunds

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Have you ever worked in Germany? If so you will probably be due a German tax refund. Employees in Germany can pay up to 42.5% income tax on their earnings. In most cases, you can claim back a significant amount of this. At taxback.com, we’ve been providing German income tax refunds since 1996.

There are a number of circumstances which can lead to you getting a German tax rebate.


These include the following:


  • Your annual income was under the tax-free allowance
  • You worked part-time or had a temporary job in Germany
  • You were not correctly classified for tax payments
  • You financially supported your parents or other dependants in your home country
  • You paid rent in both Germany and your home country
  • You paid for flights to and from Germany
  • You incurred work-related expenses such as travel costs

The average German tax refund is €1,020 so don’t put off applying any longer!

Married or jointly assessed couples can avail of a higher tax-free allowance in Germany

If you’re married and want to claim a German tax refund you may be able to avail of a lower tax rate. In Germany, there is a higher tax-free allowance for married or jointly-assessed couples. We will check your individual circumstances and see if you can apply for your German tax refund jointly with your spouse. The amount you will get back will depend on a variety of factors such as how long you’ve been working and the type of job you do. Find out more by clicking here.

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Useful German Tax Facts

  • The German tax year runs from 1st January – 31st December
  • To claim your German income tax refund we'll need your Lohnsteuerbescheinigung. This is the official government form that you receive from your employer at the end of the tax year.
  • The average refund we get for our German tax clients is €1,020
  • If you've applied for a tax rebate in Germany before, you'll have a Steuernummer, it’s issued by your local Tax office in Germany.
  • If you paid rent in Germany, you could be due a higher tax refund
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We’ve Been Getting German Tax Back Since 1996

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When you’re getting a company to provide a service for you, you want to make sure that they know what they are doing. We’ve been trusted by millions of people to provide tax refunds since 1996. Our service has also got an ISO Quality accreditation. If you want to find out more information about taxback.com and our history, click here.

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    Overall, my experience with Taxback was satisfactory. The team was professional and provided assistance throughout the tax filing process. They were prompt in addressing my queries and ensured a smooth experience. I would consider using their services again in the future.

    17 May 2023

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    Great and easy service Zhivko is truly a very supportive and effective account executive. He answered all my enquires in a prompt and easy way. Thank you for all.

    11 May 2023

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    Wonderful service provided and very efficient

    25 April 2023

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    Such a great experience with Tax Back and my agent Tsvetomir! So efficient and quick to get back to me. And very happy with the amount I’m getting back!

    20 April 2023

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    Taxback team is really helpful, even on the chat. Very efficient

    02 April 2023

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    Dealt with Brian Couldn't asked for better. Very informative and replys fast Answers questions fast and to the point. Very great experience

    21 March 2023

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    Alexandra thank you for your amazing service the past few years. You go over and beyond assisting your clients. I will be back to chat in January 2024 for tax year 2023.

    14 March 2023

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    Thanks Alexandra Laza for your great effort to refund me my taxes for the last five years. You have done a great job to save my time and effort to get back those taxes. I really recommend her to get your taxback without any hassle.

    14 March 2023

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    13 March 2023

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    13 March 2023

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    Great service !

    10 March 2023

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    Alex looked after me , she was kind, helpful , professional, very quick , she has great patient, she sorted my tax back year before and this year also , always keep me updated which I really like . I can only recommend taxback.com and all team members are great .

    09 March 2023

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