
What is ELSTER ( Elektronische Steuererklärung)?ĮLSTER ( ELektronische STeuerERklärung = electronic tax declaration) is a German online tax office system designed by the Federal Central Tax Office ( Bundeszentralamt für Steuern) to enable anyone to submit their tax returns online. Many expats living and working in Germany will use ELSTER to do their taxes online, especially those who are freelancers or self-employed.
