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What tax is
tax is Buhl’s paid Windows software for preparing tax returns. It supports both filer types, including self-employed users, and handles rental income. Electronic filing is included, allowing returns to be submitted through the software. Two annual subscriptions are listed. tax im Abo costs €15.99 a year for one user across three installations and includes up to five tax returns. tax Professional im Abo costs €39.99 a year with the same one-user, three-installation allowance and supports up to 15 tax returns. The stated starting price is €15.99/yr, and no free plan is available. Both options therefore provide the same installation and user limits, while differing mainly in the number of returns covered. The software is available on Windows, so users need that platform for preparation and electronic submission. Self-employed and rental-income support applies across the listed product offering.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users preparing returns as employees, self-employed filers or people with rental income. Choose between five-return and 15-return annual allowances.
What it does well
- Supports both filer types
- Self-employed support included
- Rental income support included
- Electronic filing included
- Three installations per user
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Higher tier costs €39.99 a year
- Plans limit included returns
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| tax im Abo | Subscription (Abo) · 1 user · 3 installations · 5 tax returns | €15.99 a year |
| tax Professional im Abo | Subscription (Abo) · 1 user · 3 installations · 15 tax returns | €39.99 a year |
As buhl.de lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
tax provides Windows tax preparation with electronic filing and coverage for self-employment and rental income. The two annual plans differ by their included return limits and price.
Where tax stands on Freedom251
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