WISO Steuer
9.0#1 in tax softwareFrom €35.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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ZHprivateTax
7.0#69 in tax softwareFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | WISO Steuer | ZHprivateTax |
|---|---|---|
| Document scanning | Users can photograph payslips, invoices and receipts; the app extracts key fields and places them into the return. | Users can photograph paper documents with a smartphone or upload files in a browser without an additional app. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Neunkirchen, Germany | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Intended users | The maker describes the product as suitable for employees, self-employed people, retirees, landlords, families, and beginners. | The site presents ZHprivateTax as the standard online tax-return solution for taxpayers in the Canton of Zurich from tax period 2025. |
| Purpose | WISO Steuer guides users through preparing and submitting German income tax returns. | ZHprivateTax is the Canton of Zurich’s online solution for filing tax returns digitally in a browser without installation. |
WISO Steuer plans
- TestversionFree
- Vorteils-Abo€35.99 a year
- Einzelkauf€45.99, paid once
ZHprivateTax plans
- ZHprivateTaxFree
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.
Pick ZHprivateTax if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.