SteuerGo FAQs

Understanding the tax assessment notice: How to read the explanations correctly!

Each tax assessment notice includes explanations where the tax office clarifies its decisions. You will find these directly under the tax calculation in the section "Explanations of the assessment".

Why are the explanations important?

If your tax assessment differs from your tax return, the reason is usually stated in this section.

Here you will find out, for example:

• which costs (e.g. work-related expenses or special expenses) were not recognised
• whether amounts have been reduced or changed

→ The explanations are the most important clue to understand discrepancies.

Note: Often difficult to understand

The texts often consist of standard phrases and are not always easy to understand. One reason for this:

• The tax office has only limited space for explanations.

→ Therefore, the explanations are often brief and general.

What can you do?

• compare your details with the tax assessment
• check the explanations carefully
• contact your tax office if necessary and ask specific questions

→ A quick enquiry can often provide clarity.

Important note

In rare cases, the data displayed in SteuerGo may differ from your tax assessment.

→ Always check the explanations in the official tax assessment (paper or digital).