SteuerGo FAQs

The calculation by SteuerGo differs from my tax assessment notice. How is this possible?

The final determination of your tax liability and any possible tax refund or additional payment is made solely by the relevant tax office.

The tax calculated by SteuerGo is therefore only a non-binding forecast.

Why are there discrepancies?

SteuerGo calculates your expected tax liability based on your entries and the applicable tax regulations with the utmost care.

However, discrepancies may occur because:

• tax legislation allows for interpretation.
• the tax office may assess individual details differently.
• the actual tax assessment is always at the discretion of the tax office.

→ A complete match is therefore not possible in all cases.

Common cause: Unrecognised business expenses

A common reason for discrepancies is that the tax office does not fully recognise business expenses.

This can happen, for example, if:

• expenses are not considered for tax purposes.
• proof or receipts are missing.
• the tax office assesses the necessity or amount differently.

→ SteuerGo assumes in its calculation that the data you enter is correct and will generally be recognised.

What can you do?

If your tax assessment differs from the calculation, you should:

• carefully check the discrepancies in the tax assessment.
• pay particular attention to the explanations from the tax office.

If you do not agree with the decision, you can lodge an appeal.

→ The appeal must indicate:

• which notice it refers to.
• that you are lodging an appeal.

A justification is initially not mandatory, but may be useful.

Important to know

• The tax assessment from the tax office is binding.
• The calculation by SteuerGo is for guidance only.
• Discrepancies are not uncommon in practice.