Taxes for newcomers
Most employees can get a tax refund by filing a return. This is general information, not tax advice — for anything complex, use a Steuerberater or a Lohnsteuerhilfeverein.
Do you have to file?
Many single employees are not obliged to file but often benefit from doing so (commuting, moving, home-office, double-household costs). Tax software in English makes it approachable.
Software vs. adviser
Simple employee returns suit software; freelancers, investors and cross-border cases usually need a professional. We do not give personalised tax advice.