WARNING, you are in the Elster4Konsens test environment!

Please note that this page is a test environment for a limited user group, and no support is provided for external parties. Registration ("create user account") is not possible here, as this is purely a test system. No legally binding submissions or activities can be conducted through the test system. Please complete your registration again in the productive environment at https://www.elster.de. The Elster4Konsens test environment is designed solely for testing purposes. There is no connection to the live operation. Tax returns or other official processes cannot be submitted here.

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Fraud attempts in the name of the tax administration

Fraudsters are currently trying to obtain information from citizens with fake emails.

They send emails with titles such as "A notification from the federal authorities" and promise a claim for income tax refunds.

We expressly warn you not to respond to these fraudulent e-mails or to open links in the e-mails. The tax authorities never request information such as your tax number, account details, credit card numbers, PIN or the answer to your security query by e-mail.

You can find more information on scam e-mails on the page Security

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einfachELSTERplus - Tax. But simple.


With einfachELSTERplus, tax returns become a new experience for ELSTER users. The application is based on a modern, user-friendly interface: no more complicated forms, but a clear, guided process that leads you through the tax return step by step. Try it out - it's free, secure and surprisingly simple. Get more information here. Want to get started right away? Then click here to simplyELSTERplus.

My receipts and the new MeinElster+ app


Mein ELSTER now offers you the option of storing receipts in your user account to help you prepare your income tax return. You can upload the receipts after Login in the "My receipts" area. Paper receipts can be photographed with the new MeinElster+ app and transferred to your user account. Further information

Visualize e-invoices


With the e-invoice viewer, ELSTER offers the possibility to visualize e-invoices. To the e-invoice viewer