Download tax return forms

The tax office now prefers electronic tax returns, but you can still hand in tax forms to the authorities. We will show you where to find the forms here:

The forms of your tax return as a PDF file

• The website "MeineSteuersoftware" provides you with the current forms for download free of charge. A small zip file contains all the required PDF documents, which you only have to fill out and print out at your tax office.
• The Federal Ministry of Finance has also published a form catalog on its website at www.formulare-bfinv.de. At first glance, the page seems a bit confusing, but you will find almost all systems here.

The electronic tax return ELSTER

• With the electronic tax return (Elster) you can fill out all forms online and send them digitally to your tax office.
• You can find more information here.

This practical tip explains how you can view your wage tax at ELSTER online. You can find more information about your tax number here.