Taxfix
Berlin tax app for employees and the self-employed with optional adviser service
Summary table
| Company | Taxfix SE |
|---|---|
| Category | Personal Tax Filing Apps |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Basic self-service return, Expert plan with independent tax advisers, refund estimate, self-employed edition, extra versions for expats, UK and Spain |
| Pricing | Not shown on the pages we read; Expert fee depends on the refund (percentage fee per the terms) |
| Best For | Germans who want to hand the return to an adviser inside an app |
| Replaces | TurboTax |
Our review
Taxfix SE has its seat at Köpenicker Straße 122 in Berlin and is registered at the Amtsgericht Charlottenburg under HRB 253966 B. The imprint names Martin Ott and Mohamed Omaizat as managing directors and Mathis Büchi Ginzbourg as chair of the administrative board.
Taxfix says more than 10 million returns have been submitted through the app. The home page also announces a new version for self-employed users.
What are the Taxfix plans?
Taxfix offers Basic, where users build the return themselves step by step, and Expert, where independent tax advisers prepare the return. The home page marks the adviser route as the recommended one.
Taxfix terms state that for Expert the fee depends on the amount of the refund.
Who is the contracting entity?
The Taxfix terms state that the contract partner is Taxfix SE in Berlin, entered in the Charlottenburg commercial register. The terms describe Taxfix as a digital platform for preparing and sending tax returns and VAT filings.
Taxfix next to TurboTax
TurboTax offers Free Edition, DIY and Expert tiers for US returns. Taxfix has a similar split between self-service and adviser-backed filing, for German returns.
Taxfix also links to separate versions for expats in Germany, the UK and Spain.
Where it falls short
Prices are not shown on the pages we read, so a cost comparison is not possible from them. The Expert fee is tied to the refund, which can make it dearer on a large refund. The imprint states Taxfix will not take part in consumer arbitration.
Best suited to users of Taxfix
German employees and now the self-employed who want an app interface and the choice of a tax adviser doing the filing.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Adviser-prepared route inside the app
- Self-employed edition added
- Clear imprint with register number and directors
- Versions listed for expats, UK and Spain
- Over 10 million returns stated
Cons
- Prices not shown on the pages we read
- Expert fee depends on refund size
- Will not take part in consumer arbitration
- Data location not stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Adviser-prepared route inside the app
- Self-employed edition added
- Clear imprint with register number and directors
- Versions listed for expats, UK and Spain
- Over 10 million returns stated
Cons
- Prices not shown on the pages we read
- Expert fee depends on refund size
- Will not take part in consumer arbitration
- Data location not stated
Alternatives to Taxfix
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Questions buyers ask
Yes, for German taxpayers. Taxfix SE is based in Berlin and offers self-service and adviser-prepared returns.
Independent tax advisers, according to the Taxfix home page and terms. The fee for this service depends on the amount of the refund.
Yes. The home page states Taxfix is now available for self-employed users, including VAT-liable users and small business owners.