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FAQ – Tax declaration in the Slovak Republic

What do I need to prepare a tax return online?

To prepare a tax return, just fill out our online form, where you answer the questions step by step and fill in your income data. Of course, you have the option to upload income data.

I’m not an expert in tax returns and I’m worried about filling out the form correctly.

In this case, you can contact us by phone at +421 902 067 075 where the exact procedure and entry of all necessary documents will be explained to you. The advantage is also a free consultation of your life situation, where we will advise you on how to best optimize your taxes.

I am self-employed and need to submit a tax return electronically

We file the tax return electronically, you just need to authorize us and we will take care of everything for you.

How does electronic communication and sending documents work?

After successful authorization, we will be able to send you the tax return online directly to the financial administration. Among other things, we can also submit other documents such as postponement of the tax return, or a request for a statement of the account balance for the purposes of the bank or other authorities. In addition, we monitor the mailbox and when you receive a document from the financial report, we will forward it to you. This service will be appreciated mainly by self-employed people and those who are not computer experts.

Who is the online tax return preparation service intended for?

The service is intended for all natural persons who need to send a tax return. These are mainly employees who had more income during the year and the employer is unable to prepare a tax return for them. Furthermore, these are self-employed people who use tax records and flat-rate expenses. Then nannies and personal assistants who take care of the elderly. Clients working abroad are a popular category.

I am self-employed, how should I report income and expenses

Entrepreneurs take into account only actual income in the tax return. This is realistically achieved. If he issued an invoice and it was not paid, this invoice is not considered income. Conversely, if in 2020 the entrepreneur received income for an invoice issued in 2019, it is considered income. Paid health and social insurance are also taken into account. Only actual contributions paid in the period.

I work abroad, am I still obliged to file a tax return?

The basis is the achievement of income above €2,255.72, including from sources abroad for all Slovak persons or persons staying here. The second condition discussed is tax residence. It is determined according to life interests. Life interests are most often family, friends or social ties and permanent residence. An excellent example is when I work abroad, but I still return home, because I have a wife and children here, and I am abroad only for work. The second case is that I work abroad, but I also have a wife there, the children go to school abroad, and I only go to Slovakia to visit my family. In the second case, you are not a resident of Slovakia and are not obliged to file a tax return. But many people do it for informative purposes, such as future documentation of the years worked through the tax return.

I work abroad, am I entitled to a tax bonus?

Yes, you have as long as you are a resident or taxpayer of Slovakia. See previous example above. You can even receive a tax bonus both abroad and in Slovakia.

FAQ – Tax declaration in the Czech Republic

What do I need to prepare a tax return online?

To prepare a tax return, just fill out our online form, where you answer the questions step by step and fill in your income data. Of course, you have the option to upload income data.

I’m not an expert in tax returns and I’m worried about filling out the form correctly.

In this case, you can contact us by phone at +421 902 067 075 where the exact procedure and entry of all necessary documents will be explained to you. The advantage is also a free consultation of your life situation, where we will advise you on how to best optimize your taxes.

I am self-employed and need to submit a tax return electronically

We file the tax return electronically, you just need to authorize us and we will take care of everything for you.

How does electronic communication and sending documents work?

After successful authorization, we will be able to send you the tax return online directly to the financial administration. Among other things, we can also send other documents, such as deferment of the tax return, or a request for a statement of the account balance for the purposes of the bank or other authorities. In addition, we monitor the mailbox and when you receive a document from the financial report, we will forward it to you. This service will be appreciated mainly by self-employed people and those who are not computer experts.

Who is the online tax return preparation service intended for?

The service is intended for all natural persons who need to send a tax return. These are mainly employees who had more income during the year and the employer is unable to prepare a tax return for them. These are also self-employed people who use tax records or flat-rate expenses. Then nannies and personal assistants who take care of the elderly. Clients working abroad are a popular category.

I am self-employed, how should I report income and expenses

Entrepreneurs take into account only actual income in the tax return. This is realistically achieved. If he issued an invoice and it was not paid, this invoice is not considered income. On the contrary, if in 2020 the entrepreneur received income for an invoice issued in 2019, it is considered income. Paid health and social insurance are also taken into account. Only actual contributions paid in the period.

I work abroad, am I still obliged to file a tax return?

The basis is the achievement of an income above 2,207.10, including from sources abroad for all Czech persons or persons staying here. The second condition discussed is tax residence. It is determined according to life interests. Life interests are most often family, friends or social ties and permanent residence. An excellent example is when I work abroad, but I still return home because I have a wife, children, and I am abroad only for work. The second case is that I work abroad, but I also have a wife there, the children go to school abroad, and I only go to visit my family in the Czech Republic. In the second case, you are not a resident of the Czech Republic and are not obliged to file a tax return. But many people do it for informational purposes, such as future documentation of the years worked through the tax return.

I work abroad, am I entitled to a tax bonus?

Yes, you have if you are a resident or taxpayer in the Czech Republic. See previous example above. You can even receive a tax bonus abroad as well as in the Czech Republic.

FAQ – Tax return in Austria

I am an employee and I want to apply for a tax refund from Austria.

If you had income from Austria, the way to get your taxes back is to file a tax return. The easiest step is to fill out our online form in e-submission.

I am worried about filling out the form

You want to file a tax return in Austria, but you are worried about whether you will fill out the form correctly and correctly. In this case, you can contact us by phone, where we will explain to you what documents need to be sent by email and you do not need to fill in anything.

What documents do I need to file an income tax return in Austria?

In order to be able to file a tax return in Austria, it is necessary to have a Lohnzettel income certificate, or this certificate is also called form L16.

I work as a nanny for a business and I need to file a tax return in Austria

Most nannies in Austria are self-employed and sometimes their income exceeds the minimum amount of €11,000. In this case, they are obliged to file a tax return in Austria as well. Feel free to contact us in this case.

In which cases is it advantageous to request a tax refund from Austria?

Unless you worked in Austria for a whole year and paid income tax in advance, in that case it is definitely worth asking for a tax refund from Austria. These are mainly seasonal employees, or employees who had multiple jobs, or part-timers.

I am self-employed and I work at an Austrian trade. I am required to file a tax return

If your income from an Austrian business exceeds €11,000, you are obliged to file a tax return in Austria as well. If you work in Austria and are looking for someone to help you with your tax return, we will be happy if you contact us.

Am I entitled to family allowances when I work in Austria?

If you work in Austria, you are entitled to claim family allowances for children in Austria as well. Several conditions must be met, such as having a temporary residence in Austria or staying there for more than half of the year. For more information, we will be happy if you contact us.

How long will it take to get my taxes back from Austria?

Tax refunds from Austria usually take 5-7 months.

Can I request a tax refund for more than one year?

You can request a tax refund from Austria up to 5 years back from the year in which you file your tax return

FAQ – Tax return in Germany

I worked as an employee in Germany and would like to request a tax refund

If you had income from Germany and want to return part of the taxes you paid, you can do so via the tax return you submitted. All you have to do is fill out our simple form.

I don’t dare to fill out the form

Do you want to file a tax return in Germany, but don’t know how to fill in the form? In this case, you can contact us by phone and we will be happy to explain the details of which documents to send by email.

What documents do I need to file an income tax return in Germany?

A certificate of taxable income called Lohnsteuerbescheinigung is required to successfully file a tax return from Germany.

When is it worthwhile to request a tax refund from Germany?

If you did not work in Germany for a whole year and paid income tax in advance, in that case it is definitely worth asking for a tax refund from Germany. These are mainly seasonal employees, or employees who had multiple jobs, or part-timers.

How long will it take to get a tax refund from Germany?

Tax refunds from Germany take an average of 3-6 months.

Can I apply for a tax refund from Germany retroactively for several years?

You can apply for a tax refund from Germany up to 4 years back from the year in which you file your tax return.

When do I have to file a tax return in Germany?

The deadline for filing a tax return from Germany is until the end of July of the following year. If you are late, the German tax office can impose a fine on you for late filing of the tax return.

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