Tax Advisor Cost Calculator Germany
What does a German tax advisor charge for a personal tax return? Estimate by StBVV table A at the mid-rate from your income, with extra services and VAT.
StBVV subject value: sum of positive income (tax return) or receipts (income determination), at least €8,000.
Estimated costs (gross)
€582.68
Cost breakdown (full fee: €1,399.00)
Estimate under StBVV Table A using mid-range fees: income tax return 3.5/10 (range 1/10–6/10, § 24), income determination 6.5/20 per type of income (range 1/20–12/20, § 27), review of the assessment as a time-based fee (§ 28). Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a tax advisor cost?
Tax advisor fees are regulated by the StBVV (Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance) and depend on the object value (sum of income, at least €8,000). At the mid-range fee of 3.5/10 under Table A, an income tax return costs €331.10 with €30,000 of income and €489.65 with €60,000, net plus 19% VAT; if the advisor also bills the determination of income (§ 27 StBVV, mid-range fee 6.5/20), another €454.68 is added at €60,000.
Can I deduct tax advisor costs?
Tax advisor costs for income-related matters are tax-deductible as business expenses or income-related expenses. Costs for private tax matters (e.g., Anlage Unterhalt) are not deductible since 2006.
How much does it cost to have a tax advisor check the tax assessment notice?
For checking a tax assessment notice, the tax advisor charges a time-based fee under § 28 StBVV, not a fee based on the value of the matter. It is €16.50 to €41 per started quarter hour (§ 13 StBVV); the calculator assumes one hour at the mid-point, i.e. 4 × €28.75 = €115 net or €136.85 including 19% VAT. If the check takes longer, for example with several types of income, the amount increases accordingly.
Guide
What is the Tax Advisor Cost Calculator Germany?
The tax advisor fees calculator estimates the charges for preparing your income tax return by a tax advisor under the StBVV fee schedule.
How does the Tax Advisor Cost Calculator Germany work?
Fees depend on the subject value (income) and the tables of the Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance. The advisor may bill within a range (e.g. 1/10 to 6/10). The calculator computes the middle fee.
Key Data and Facts
StBVV Table A determines fees. Income tax return: mid-range fee 3.5/10 (range 1/10–6/10), object value at least EUR 8,000. Determination of surplus income: 6.5/20 (range 1/20–12/20). Tax advisory costs are deductible as business expenses or income-related expenses.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to estimate your tax advisor fees step by step: 1. Determine the object value: for the income tax return this is the sum of positive income (gross salary minus income-related expenses, rental income, capital income), at least EUR 8,000; for determining income it is the receipts of the respective type of income. 2. Refer to StBVV Table A: the table value depends on the level of your income. 3. Note the fee range: for the return the tax advisor may bill between 1/10 and 6/10 of the table value (mid-range fee 3.5/10), for determining income under § 27 StBVV between 1/20 and 12/20 (mid-range fee 6.5/20). 4. Add up the individual activities: income tax return (Paragraph 24 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 StBVV), determination of income (Paragraph 27 StBVV) and, where applicable, the VAT return. 5. VAT on the advisor's fee: the tax advisor additionally charges 19 % VAT. Example: an employee with a gross annual salary of 55,000 EUR (income after the employee lump sum: 53,770 EUR). Table A, band up to 65,000 EUR: 1,399 EUR. Income tax return (3.5/10): 1,399 x 3.5/10 = 489.65 EUR. Determination of employment income (6.5/20, object value: receipts of 55,000 EUR): 1,399 x 6.5/20 = 454.68 EUR. Subtotal: 944.33 EUR plus 19 % VAT (179.42 EUR) = 1,123.75 EUR. The costs are tax-deductible as income-related expenses (Werbungskosten) and reduce your tax burden.
Calculation Example
Employee, gross salary 55,000 EUR. Table A (up to 65,000 EUR): 1,399 EUR. Income tax return (3.5/10): 489.65 EUR. Income determination (6.5/20): 454.68 EUR. Net: 944.33 EUR. Gross (incl. 19% VAT): 1,123.75 EUR.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — gesetze-im-internet.de
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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