How can I submit my income tax return online?
July 29, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Zofia Schulz
Dear tax consultant,
My name is Theodor Endres and I am currently facing the challenge of submitting my income tax return online. So far, I have always submitted my tax return in paper form, but now I would like to switch to the digital version to save time and effort.
My current situation is as follows: I have already collected all relevant documents such as salary statements, receipts for business expenses, and other tax-relevant documents. However, I am now faced with the question of how to electronically transmit these documents to the tax office. I am not very experienced in dealing with online forms and therefore facing a small dilemma.
My concerns are that I might make a mistake and that this could result in disadvantages. I want to ensure that my tax return arrives correctly and completely at the tax office, so that there are no potential tax payments or other problems.
My question to you is: How can I submit my income tax return online to ensure that all necessary information is transmitted correctly? Are there any special programs or online portals that can help me with this? What steps do I need to follow to successfully submit my tax return digitally?
I thank you in advance for your support and tips on submitting my income tax return online.
Yours sincerely,
Theodor Endres
Dear Mr. Endres,
Thank you for your question regarding the online submission of your income tax return. It is understandable that the transition from paper to digital can bring some uncertainty. I will explain to you in detail how you can submit your tax return online to ensure that all relevant information is transmitted correctly.
First of all, it is important that you register with the tax office for electronic tax filing. This is usually done through the Elster portal (Electronic Tax Return). There, you can log in with your personal data and access the necessary forms and functions.
Once you have logged in to the Elster portal, you can fill out your income tax return step by step. There are different forms for different types of income and tax-relevant information. It is important that you have all relevant documents such as salary statements, receipts for business expenses, etc. ready to enter the information correctly.
There is also the option to use special tax software to submit your tax return online. These programs guide you through the process and automatically check if all necessary information has been provided. Popular programs include WISO Steuer or Taxman.
Before submitting your tax return, you should carefully review it to avoid errors. It is advisable to double-check the tax return and ensure that all information is complete and correct.
After submitting your tax return, you will receive a confirmation from the tax office. This serves as proof that your tax return has been successfully submitted. It is advisable to keep this confirmation in case the tax office has any questions later on.
I hope this information helps you successfully submit your income tax return online. If you have any further questions, I am happy to help.
Best regards,
Zofia Schulz
