Taxfix
8.7#5 in tax softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitTaxfix vs WISO Steuer
WISO Steuer
9.0#1 in tax softwareFrom €35.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Taxfix | WISO Steuer |
|---|---|---|
| Company founded | LinkedIn lists Taxfix as founded in 2016. | LinkedIn lists Buhl Data Service GmbH as founded in 1986. |
| Document scanning | The mobile app scans documents such as wage-tax certificates with the camera and extracts relevant data automatically. | Users can photograph payslips, invoices and receipts; the app extracts key fields and places them into the return. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Neunkirchen, Germany |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.2 out of 5 from about 20,000 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 6,841 reviews |
| Refund estimate | Users can calculate an estimated refund free of charge before deciding whether to submit. | The software calculates the expected refund live while the user enters information. |
Taxfix plans
- Basic — individual annual€39.99 a year
- Basic — individual one-time€49.99, paid once
- Basic — joint annual€59.99 a year
- Basic — joint one-time€69.99, paid once
- StartFree
- Expert Service€20, paid once
WISO Steuer plans
- TestversionFree
- Vorteils-Abo€35.99 a year
- Einzelkauf€45.99, paid once
Pick Taxfix if…
Taxfix suits individuals and couples who want to prepare a German tax return themselves or have an independent tax adviser prepare it. Its VAT service is aimed at VAT-liable freelancers and businesses with a main residence in Germany, not corporations.
Pick WISO Steuer if…
WISO Steuer is for people with unlimited tax liability in Germany who need to file income tax returns. Its stated audience includes employees, self-employed people, retirees, landlords, families and beginners.