How does submission to the tax office work?
Transmission via ELSTER, protocol and status.
Transmission via ELSTER
After payment we transmit your return through the official ELSTER interface. It is technically checked before that.
Protocol
After transmission you get a transmission protocol as a PDF. It is your proof that the return arrived.
Status and assessment
You see the status in the app. The tax assessment comes from the tax office, usually after a few weeks. If you upload it, we compare it with our estimate.