Working in Germany? You could be owed a tax refund.
The average tax refund for employees who file is
€1,240
The only way to get yours is to file your tax return.
The German Tax Filing Walkthrough takes you from your first decision to final submission, step by step and fully in English.
That €1,240 isn’t just a marketing number.
It comes from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office.
But it's only an average. Yours could be less, or it could be a lot more.
The only way to know your number is to prepare and file your tax return. And that's exactly what my course, the German Tax Filing Walkthrough, helps you do.
Does this sound familiar?
Most employed internationals in Germany know this feeling.
Your reality with your German tax return:
You handle complex decisions at work all day.
Then your own tax return makes you feel like a beginner.
You file through a tool or an advisor every year.
You get a number back, but you couldn't say how it came about.
So you postpone it. And every year the same thought comes back:
Am I leaving money on the table without even knowing it?
The truth is simple.
The German tax system was never built for non-German speakers.
Navigating it in translation after a long workday, while carrying real responsibility at your job, is a different challenge altogether.
You know what? You don't have to keep guessing, and you don't have to figure this out alone.
In the "German Tax Filing Walkthrough" you leave with a clear path through your own tax return, not more open tabs.
Before and after. What this online course actually changes.
Most employed internationals in Germany feel something is off about their tax return. They just don't know exactly what, or what to do about it. This is what the other side looks like.
From "I hope this is correct" → to "I know what
I am doing"
You stop guessing and start understanding. You know which parts of the return apply to you, what you're entering, and why it matters.
From overpaying taxes without knowing it → to claiming what's yours
You stop missing deductions you didn't know existed. You see where money may be waiting, and exactly how to get it back.
From postponing it every year → to filing it calmly within a few hours
No more dread, no more last-minute scramble. You file on your own schedule, and a letter from the Finanzamt no longer makes your stomach drop.
What makes this course different
Fully in English, including the tax-preparation tool itself.
A focused scope: only what actually applies to internationals employed in Germany.
A complete walkthrough, from first setup to final submission.
Real example households, so you can map what you see to your own case.
A practical mix of step-by-step videos, supporting slides, and ready-to-use checklists, so every lesson turns into a finished step on your own return.
This course doesn't stop at explanation.
You watch the whole process unfold, with real numbers, inside the tool itself. So when you sit down with your own return, you're not staring at a blank screen. You already know which decisions matter, and what a finished return looks like.
Eight modules.
One complete walkthrough.
From the first setup to a finished, submitted return.
Plus templates, checklists, and official links throughout.
1
Foundation first: how to get the most out of this course
2
Do you even need to file? The answer might surprise you
3
Setting up your tax return in the tool, step by step
4
Insurance, pensions and capital income
5
Home office, commuting, education and other work-related deductions
6
Joint filing, children, and supporting loved ones abroad
7
Final submission, and what to do when the Finanzamt responds
8
The right mindset, before you touch a single form
The German Tax Filing Walkthrough is for you if you are employed in Germany and...
You pay a lot of tax, and you suspect you're overpaying.
You see how much comes off your salary every month. You just don't know what you could claim back, or how to actually get it.
You file alone, as a couple, or with a family.
Single, married, with kids, or supporting parents abroad: the course covers the situations most internationals actually have.
You've been skipping or rushing your tax return.
Maybe you've put it off for years. Maybe you always do it last-minute. Either way, this is your way to finally do it properly.
You've paid for help before and still didn't understand your return.
You handed it to a tool or an advisor and got a number back, but never the understanding. This time you keep both.
You want to understand it once, then handle it yourself every year.
Not a one-time rescue, but a system you keep. Learn it now, and next spring becomes routine.
This course is not the right fit if you are self-employed or freelancing, earn rental income, or have complex foreign or cross-border income.
I’m Nataliya
I'm Nataliya Shevchenko, an independent Health & Wealth Consultant, working mostly with international professionals in Germany since 2013.
I'm not here to make taxes sound pretty.
I'm here to make them make sense for you.
Taxes come up in almost every financial planning conversation I have. They sit right where the decisions I advise on meet what my clients actually keep.
So I'm convinced of one thing: handling your tax return well is a real part of building wealth, not something to simply hand away.
For years I handed my taxes to an advisor because it felt safer. Until I realized I'd given away the work, not the responsibility.
So I learned the system myself, and I've done our family's tax return on my own for over six years.
What I found is simple: most of the fear comes from how complex taxes look, not how complex they really are.
That's what this course, the German Tax Filing Walkthrough, gives you. Not to make you a tax expert, but to help you file your own return with confidence, instead of flying blind.
Why now, and not next spring.
The average refund is €1,240 a year.
But only if you file. Skip it, and that money – your money – simply stays with the tax office.
You have four years to claim your taxes back.
After that, the window closes for good. Every year without a return is money you may never see.
The Finanzamt can ask at any time.
Even if you think you don't have to file, a request can land in your mailbox. Then it is react under pressure, or already be ready.
What it really comes down to:
Stop postponing. Start filing.
They were exactly where you are now.
5,0 out of 5 stars · 40 Google reviews
I can highly recommend Nataliya. She is extremely detail-oriented and consistently goes the extra mile to make sure everything is well thought through and properly covered. Her approach offers real comfort and confidence — I always feel that my situation is fully understood and taken seriously.
Rachel W.
Nataliya combines deep expertise with a very human, client-centered approach. Our conversations and her webinar provided clear, practical insights into tax-optimized wealth building, without any pressure to commit. I especially appreciated her ability to adapt to my current situation and add real value. I would gladly recommend her services.
Tawra G.
Had one to one conversation and it was great, she is considered every point of my situation and suggested follow-up accordingly. She is a right person to go to, if you are new to all the things in Germany and just want to know and understand what type of insurance suits you the best based on ur situation.
Shruti L.
Can only say good things about Nataliya.
She was the most understanding and patient in guiding me through my finances and health insurance situation. She took the time to explain, in an understandable way, how the system works and the actions I should take on how to make the most out of it. A must for any foreigner living in Germany.
Thank you so much!
Vasco G.
I highly recommend Nataliya Shevchenko | Team Shevsache GmbH for her honesty, professionalism, and genuine passion for her work. What truly sets her apart is the way she provides clear, balanced advice, highlighting both the pros and cons, rather than simply trying to sell or broker policies. Thank you, Nataliya, for the excellent work you do!
Chris
Nataliya is not only knowledgeable in what she does but very professional in her approach and explains everything patiently in details to the understanding of her clients. She also helped me avoid making costly mistakes. She's highly recommended.
Bern N.
The questions I get asked most.
A few honest answers to the questions international professionals ask me most, so you know exactly what you can expect from this online course.
Does your company offer a filing service?
I already use a tax tool or have an advisor. Why would I need this course?
Is my situation even covered? My spouse is a freelancer, or we own property.
Is this just generic AI content I could find for free?
I already filed this year. Is this still relevant?
Do I need any prior knowledge?
Which tax software do I need?
Is the price of the course worth it?
Why is access limited to two years?
What exactly is included?
What if I get stuck while going through the course?
I don't have time for this.
What if I'm planning to leave Germany?
Does this course replace a tax advisor?
Ready to take control of your German tax return and get the money back the tax office may owe you?
One-time payment for two years of access
Immediate access to all eight modules right after purchase
Templates, checklists, and official links throughout
Updates when relevant changes occur
Optional extension after two years (€47 per year)
Important Legal Note
This German Tax Filing Walkthrough course is for general information only and is not individual tax advice. For your personal situation, please consult a Lohnsteuerhilfeverein or a licensed tax advisor (Steuerberater).
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