WISO Steuer Start 2021 (for the 2020 tax year) | for Windows

WISO steuer Start 2021 (for tax year 2020)

WISO steuer Start 2021 (for tax year 2020) is the tax software from Buhl Data for tax year 2020. The Start edition is designed for straightforward tax situations of employees, pensioners and students. A clear interview guides you through every entry, checks for mistakes and shows you where you can still save tax.

You receive an activation code and the download by email. You use the 2021 edition without a subscription. The program runs on Windows.

Please check before buying whether electronic submission via ELSTER (Germany’s online tax portal) is still possible for this year. Employees who are not required to file electronically can also print the finished return and send it to the tax office (Finanzamt) by post.

What’s included in WISO steuer Start 2021 (for tax year 2020)

• Interview guides you step by step through every entry
• All key forms: employment, children, rental, investment income, pensions
• Checks for errors and missing information
• Tax-saving tips
• Calculation of your expected refund
• Carries over data from the previous year
• For up to 5 tax returns

Who is WISO steuer Start 2021 (for tax year 2020) for?

• Employees, civil servants and pensioners
• Families with children
• Landlords and investors
• Late filers catching up on a return for this tax year

Tax year and deadlines

The software is intended for tax year 2020. Voluntary returns (Antragsveranlagung) can be filed up to four years after the end of the tax year; anyone who is obliged to file has shorter deadlines. Please check before buying whether filing is still possible in your case. Older editions are also useful for opening and reviewing earlier returns.

More WISO programs in this series

You will find more programs in the categories Tax and finance and Office and finance.

An example from practice

An employee with two children and a rented-out flat starts the interview. The software asks step by step about travel costs, childcare and rental income, flags work-related expenses she may have forgotten and shows the expected refund at the end.

System requirements

• Operating system (Windows): Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Memory: at least 4 GB recommended
• Hard disk: about 1 to 2 GB of free space
• Internet: required for activation

Installation and activation

1. Download the program via the link in our email.
2. Start the installation and follow the wizard.
3. Enter the activation code when the program asks for it – if necessary, sign in to your Buhl account to do so.
4. If you wish, carry over last year’s data and start the interview.

Frequently asked questions about WISO steuer Start 2021 (for tax year 2020)

Which year is the software for?

For tax year 2020. For other years you need the matching edition.

How many tax returns can I prepare?

With one licence you can prepare up to 5 tax returns, for example for yourself, your partner and relatives.

Can I submit the return via ELSTER?

Please check before buying whether electronic submission via ELSTER (Germany’s online tax portal) is still possible for this year. If you are not required to file electronically, you can print the return and send it by post.

Does the software run on a Mac?

No, this edition is for Windows.

What does “WISO” stand for?

WISO is the well-known software range from Buhl Data for tax, finance and office work.

Can I exchange the licence?

Yes, as long as the product key has not yet been redeemed or activated. Simply send us an e-mail.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes, with VAT shown, with your company address on request.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the activation code, download link and instructions within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

If the edition you ordered is ever no longer available, we will supply the next higher edition for the same year at no extra charge – for example a more comprehensive version. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.