Sorted covers all your tax reports as a freelancer including your personal income tax return, even if you have clients outside of Germany or earn additional salary as an employee.
When the time comes, you can submit your tax reports electronically with a click. Sorted is directly connected to the tax office through the official software provider, ELSTER, so that you don't even need an ELSTER account.
Just bought a new laptop or working from home? Sorted will guide you through adding your expenses and automatically prepare your tax reports.
Based on your income, expenses and personal information, Sorted will automatically fill the relevant tax reports. When the time comes, Sorted will remind you to submit them, so that you never miss a deadline.
Want additional help from a certified tax consultant? Your personal tax consultant on Sorted can review your reports and answer any questions, only if you need it, so that you can submit your tax reports with extra peace of mind.
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.
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.
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.
You submit your tax reports electronically to the Finanzamt through Sorted. Sorted is connected directly to the Finanzamt through their official software provider, ELSTER.
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.
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.
