Tax Advisor Cost Calculator
Estimate the costs for your tax advisor for personal tax returns according to StBVV. Quick, accurate calculation with all 2026 exemptions and surcharges.
Subject value for fee calculation according to StBVV.
Estimated costs (gross)
€245.74
Cost breakdown (full fee: €590.00)
Estimate based on StBVV with average fees. 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). For an income tax return, costs typically range from 300 to 1,000 euros depending on income and complexity.
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.
Are the 2026 German tax values current?
Yes — all tax rates, allowances and contribution ceilings reflect 2026: basic allowance €12,348, top tax rate 42 % from €69,879, Soli exemption €20,350. Source: German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The tax advisor fees calculator estimates the charges for preparing your income tax return by a tax advisor under the StBVV fee schedule.
What is the Tax Advisor Cost Calculator?
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 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. Usual fee: middle fee (3.5/10). 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: add up your total annual income (gross salary, rental income, capital income). 2. Refer to StBVV Table A: the table value depends on the level of your income. 3. Note the fee range: the tax advisor may bill between 1/10 and 6/10 of the table value. The average fee is 3.5/10. 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. Table A value at 55,000 EUR: 1,116 EUR. Income tax return (3.5/10): 1,116 x 3.5/10 = 390.60 EUR. Determination of income (3.5/10): about 195.30 EUR. Subtotal: 585.90 EUR plus 19 % VAT = 697.42 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 value A: 1,116 EUR. Income tax return (3.5/10): 390.60 EUR. Income determination (3.5/10): 195.30 EUR. Net: 585.90 EUR. Gross (incl. 19% VAT): 697.42 EUR.
Sources · E-E-A-T
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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