SteuerGo review
Guided German tax filing with ELSTER submission, checks, imports, and assessment support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SteuerGo is online software for preparing and submitting German income tax returns. It guides users through tax forms with explanatory help text, calculates estimated refunds during data entry, and checks entries for plausibility and completeness. The product is designed for employees, students, retirees, self-employed people, investors, and landlords, with support for employment, self-employment, investment income, and rental income. Access is available through web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for solo filers who want desktop or mobile access.
Pricing is organized around the number of tax returns submitted. The One tax return plan costs €34.95 as a one-time fee and includes submission for any year, tax assessment review, and no subscription. Three tax returns costs €89.95, while Four tax returns costs €114.95; both include submission for any years, tax assessment review, and no subscription. Preparation and calculation are free before submission, so the paid cost is tied to filing. This structure fits people filing multiple returns across different years, while a single filer can choose the entry plan without taking on a recurring subscription.
The strongest workflow connects data preparation with Germany’s ELSTER system. SteuerGo can import prior-year and tax-office data, scan receipts for automatic data capture, estimate refunds while information is entered, and submit the completed return electronically. After filing, tax assessment comparison and objection support extend the workflow beyond submission, while messages and document exchange support communication with the tax office. Email, phone, and documentation are available for support, and GDPR is listed as the compliance posture. SteuerGo suits German filers who want guided digital preparation and ELSTER submission; people seeking state-income-tax filing or audit support should consider another option.
SteuerGo pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Guided interviews with explanatory help and plausibility checks
- ELSTER submission plus tax-office messaging and document exchange
- Supports employees, self-employed people, investors, and landlords
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan for submitting a tax return
- Tax-office support is limited to stated email and phone hours
- State-income-tax filing and audit support are not included in the published scope
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