Submit your yearly tax reports

Prepare tax returns and submit them to the tax office - for the self-employed on Sorted

Declare your income and expenses with guidance

Bought a new laptop, working from home, or have customers outside of Germany? Sorted will guide you through adding your income and expenses and will automatically prepare your tax reports.

Start declaring your income and expenses

Submit your tax reports directly to the Finanzamt

Whenever you are ready, we will take care of submitting your automatically prepared tax reports directly to the Finanzamt through the official online ELSTER interface. No ELSTER account needed.

Get started with your yearly tax reports

Get your tax reports reviewed by certified tax consultants

Want to submit your annual tax reports with extra peace of mind? Your dedicated tax firm on Sorted can review your annual tax reports

Learn more about the tax consultants on Sorted

How does it work?

Declare your income and expenses

Sorted will guide you in providing all the necessary details to declare your income and expenses the right way

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Submit your automatically prepared reports

Sorted will automatically prepare your profit and loss statement (EÜR) and VAT return (Umsatzsteuererklärung) based on your income and expenses as a freelancer

Complete your income tax return

Do your personal tax return online - we'll guide you through the form step by step. If your tax needs are more complicated, your Sorted tax office will be happy to help you for a fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sorted for me?

Sorted covers the entire tax needs for the vast majority of the freelancers and self-employed professionals. Check out our FAQ section on does Sorted support my specific case for more information.

How much does Sorted cost?

You can register as a freelancer, invoice your clients, and track your income and expenses for free with Sorted. You will only need to subscribe to one of our paid plans once you submit your first tax report to the tax office. Find out more about our prices here.

How do I prepare my tax reports with Sorted?

Your tax reports are automatically prepared by Sorted based on the income and expenses you enter. The only exception to this is your personal income tax return, which requires a few more details to complete the report, such as your health insurance or pension contributions.

Who submits my tax reports to the tax office (Finanzamt)?

You submit your tax reports electronically to the Finanzamt through Sorted. Sorted is connected directly to the Finanzamt through their official software provider, ELSTER.

How long does it take to submit my tax reports to the tax office (Finanzamt)?

After you submit your tax reports, you will immediately receive a document confirming that the reports have arrived at the Finanzamt. However, it may take a while before the Finanzamt reviews your tax reports and sends you a tax assessment via post.

Do I need to have an ELSTER account to submit my tax reports?

No, you can submit all your tax reports directly from Sorted. No ELSTER account or certificate needed. Sorted takes care of connecting to the Finanzamt through ELSTER.

Ready to get started with your yearly tax reports?