VAT return September 2026Ready to approve
- Categories128 of 128
- Receipts43 of 43
- Kz 81 · revenue at 19%€24,980.00
- Kz 66 · input VAT€1,312.40
- Kz 83 · VAT payable€3,433.80
Approve
Your VAT return prepares itself. You approve.
The tax autopilot prepares your VAT return at the end of every period, checks receipts, categories and input VAT and waits for your approval. Then Norman files it via ELSTER. Ideal for businesses that file monthly or quarterly.
How it works
In Norman or in your AI assistant, with the same data.
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Turn it on
Turn on the tax autopilot under Taxes once. From then on, Norman prepares every VAT return and emails you when it is ready.
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Ask
Ask about the status in the chat, for example:
- Is the VAT return for September ready? What's missing?
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Review and approve
Norman shows the checks for the whole period: missing receipts, open categories, duplicates, input VAT. Each item has a link or a suggestion. When everything is done, you approve the preview and Norman files via ELSTER.
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Go further
- Why is the VAT payable higher than last month?
- Which input VAT can I still claim for this period?
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Connect once
Add Norman in Claude or ChatGPT from the directory listing, or enter the MCP address. You sign in to Norman and confirm the access.
https://mcp.norman.finance/mcp - 02
Ask
In Claude or ChatGPT, write for example:
- Prepare my VAT return for September and show me the preview before filing anything.
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What you get
The assistant fetches the open period, has Norman generate the preview and explains the numbers. Filing is a separate step you confirm explicitly, and it needs a paid plan.
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Go further
- Compare the VAT payable with the last three months and explain the differences.
- Put the payment on my calendar for the deadline.
Who does what
What Norman takes over
Prepare
When a period ends, Norman collects the transactions and computes the figures of the return.
Check
Norman checks categories, receipts, duplicates, input VAT, the bank connection and unusual activity for the whole period.
File
After your approval, Norman submits the return via ELSTER and confirms the result.
You
What you decide
What goes into the return
You take tips on input VAT or reverse charge only when they fit.
When it is filed
Norman files nothing before you have approved the exact preview.
Whether the autopilot files
You can switch filing off and back on at any time.
Have your next VAT return prepared
Start for free and see the preview for your next period. Filing needs a paid plan.
Start for freeFAQ
Does Norman file the VAT return without me?
No. Norman prepares and checks, and the return is filed only after you approve the exact preview. When a return is ready, you get an email with a link to approve it.
Do I need an ELSTER account?
No. Norman submits through its own ELSTER interface, without your ELSTER account and without a certificate.
What does filing with the tax autopilot cost?
Preparation, checks and the preview work on every plan. Filing needs a paid plan.
Does it work under the Kleinunternehmer rule?
If you don't file VAT returns, for example as a Kleinunternehmer, the tax autopilot only runs its tax savings part.