Otherwise, SteuerGo offers an English-language version of filling out the tax return, complete with tips along the way for how to get back even more money (though some tips are only in German, and some of the translations may be a bit funny). It also tells you how much you can expect to get back, and allows you to submit your tax return online for about €25. But luckily in Germany, these costs can be deducted on your tax return as Sonderausgaben (extra expenses). Child care costs include day care, babysitters, nannies or au pairs. Start saving receipts for next yearPart of what your first tax return filing in Germany teaches you is that it’s super important to keep track of expenses.

Source: The Local May 24, 2017 14:15 UTC