Steuertipps SteuerSparErklärung plus Steuerjahr 2024 - Tax Software for 2023 Returns (Download, German)

Private individuals, families, employees, pensioners, landlords, and capital investors can prepare up to five German income tax returns for the 2023 tax year with this software. It guides users through the return with an interview mode and form-based input, while integrated tax tips and automatic deduction checks help identify savings opportunities.

Key specifications

• Tax year supported: 2023 (for filing in 2024)
• Edition: Plus
• Number of tax returns: Up to 5
• Operating system compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11
• Electronic filing: Yes, via ELSTER
• Data import: Yes, from previous year's software, bank data, employer data
• Tax optimization features: Integrated tax tips, savings advice, automatic deduction checks, tax return preview
• User interface: Interview mode, form-based input
• Included forms: All relevant forms for private income tax (e.g., Anlage N, R, KAP, V, S, Kind, AV)
• Integrated tax guide: Yes, comprehensive digital tax handbook
• Updates: Free updates for the current tax year
• Installation: Download (digital license)
• License type: Single user license
• Minimum processor: 1 GHz or higher
• Minimum RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
• Minimum hard drive space: 2 GB
• Internet connection: Required for activation, updates, and ELSTER submission
• Language: German

Why choose it

The Plus edition offers more than basic tax filing: it includes a comprehensive digital tax handbook and automatic deduction checks that can uncover overlooked savings. The ability to import data from previous returns and employer or bank records reduces manual entry and errors.

Ideal use cases

• Employees with multiple income sources or deductions
• Families claiming child benefits or childcare costs
• Landlords reporting rental income and expenses
• Investors with capital gains or losses
• Pensioners with additional income

Good to know

The software is delivered as a digital download and requires an internet connection for activation, updates, and electronic submission via ELSTER. It runs on Windows 10 or 11 with at least 2 GB RAM and 2 GB free disk space.