Estimate your tax refund in 2-3 minutes
With the free SteuKompass Quick Check you estimate your tax refund in 2-3 minutes as a realistic range (min/mid/max), without registration and without unnecessary details.
✓Privacy-first: no real names, pseudonymized inputs
✓Result in 2-3 minutes
✓Note: No tax advice
Example result
Estimate
Range
420 € – 980 €
Mid: 690 €
•Commute has a strong impact on the estimate.
•§35a can help additionally (labour only).
2-3 min
No account
Privacy
How it works
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1) Numbers from your annual payroll tax statement
You enter only the key values (gross income, wage tax, solidarity surcharge, church tax optional) and a few strong factors such as commute or childcare.
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2) Estimate as a range
You get a realistic range instead of false precision. We also briefly explain what influenced the estimate the most.
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3) Next step with clarity
If it looks worthwhile, you can continue with a tax app or tax assistance. If not, you save time and effort.
What you need
Annual payroll tax statement (or values from it)
Gross income, wage tax, solidarity surcharge, and church tax if applicable. These are the main drivers of a refund or an additional payment.
A few details about your year
Typical commute (km and days), childcare (excluding meals) and optionally §35a (labour costs for household services/tradespeople).
ℹ️You do not need to upload documents and you do not need to create an account. The check is intentionally minimal.
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Frequently asked questions
Short and clear, so you can move on immediately.
Is SteuKompass tax advice?
No. SteuKompass is a tax refund estimator and provides an estimate. Your final tax depends on many factors and is determined by the tax office.
Why do you show a range (min/mid/max) instead of one number?
Because even small missing details can change the tax result. A range is more honest and helps you assess the magnitude realistically.
Which inputs influence the estimate the most?
Usually the wage tax values and strong deductions such as commute (commuter allowance), childcare costs, and §35a (labour costs).
Do I need to create an account or upload documents?
No. The Quick Check works without registration. You only enter numbers, no documents.
Do you store my data?
We store a pseudonymized check to improve the tool. Email is optional and processed separately via double opt-in.
Can the check also show an additional payment?
Yes. Depending on your numbers, an additional payment may be more likely. The check is designed for exactly that: early clarity instead of surprises.
Note: SteuKompass provides an estimate and does not replace tax advice.
Free Quick Check
Estimate your tax refund or a possible additional payment in 2-3 minutes.