Get your money back
Norman finds all deductions, prepares your income tax return, and submits it via ELSTER. Average refund: €1,095.
Your tax return, fully handled by Norman
Norman analyzes your salary, finds all deductions, and submits your tax return directly to the tax office via ELSTER.
See your refund instantly
Norman calculates your expected refund in real time, as you fill in your details.
All deductions, automatically
Commuter allowance, home office, work equipment, training: Norman finds every deduction you deserve.
Simple questions, not forms
Answer clear questions: Norman fills out all attachments and the main form automatically.
ELSTER submission included
Your declaration goes directly from Norman to the tax office: no ELSTER account, no extra software.
Deadlines and refund at a glance
See your next filing deadline and current refund status at any time.
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More refund, less effort
Norman finds deductions you would have missed and makes sure your return is accurate and on time.
Average refund from automatically identified deductions and optimized declaration.
Less time compared to manual form-filling and ELSTER.
No forms, no jargon, no missed deadlines.
At Norman, the essentials are free.
Also, it is tax-deductible.
Individual
No subscriptions, one-time fee at submission.
one-time
- Guided and intuitive process
- No irrelevant questions
- Joint filing included
- Pay only upon submission
Get your tax refund now
Find all deductions, fill out your return, and submit to the tax office. Start for free.
Start nowFAQ
Do I need to file a tax return as an employee?
Not always, but it almost always pays off. Employees get an average refund of over €1,000. Filing is mandatory in cases like tax class III/V, side income, or wage replacement benefits like Elterngeld.
What deductions can I claim as an employee?
Common deductions include the commuter allowance, home office allowance, work equipment (laptop, desk), training costs, work clothing, and double household expenses. Norman finds these automatically.
How does filing with Norman work?
You answer simple questions about your work situation. Norman fills out all forms and submits your declaration via ELSTER directly to the tax office: no ELSTER account needed.
Do I need an ELSTER certificate?
No. Norman handles the ELSTER submission for you. You don't need your own ELSTER account or any additional software.
Can I file retroactively?
Yes. Voluntary tax returns can be filed up to 4 years retroactively. Norman supports you with declarations for previous years as well.
How much does filing with Norman cost?
The core features are free. You can see your estimated refund before you decide. Norman's costs are also tax-deductible.