Finanzamt Digital Post: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to receive your tax notices digitally instead of through the physical mail using your existing account.
Finanzamt Digital Post is a service that allows you to receive your official tax notices electronically rather than through physical mail.
Who it's for
This service is available to anyone who already holds an ELSTER account. If you have already established a digital identity to interact with the German state for tax purposes, you are eligible to use this digital delivery method.
What you get
Once you opt in, you will receive your official tax notices—known locally as Bescheid—delivered digitally to your account. This transition moves your official documentation from your physical mailbox into your digital portal.
What it costs you
Using this service is entirely free. There are no subscription fees or additional charges from the tax office to receive your notices through this digital method.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that you must check your portal regularly. Once you opt in to this service, you will no longer receive paper mail for these specific tax notices. It is your responsibility to log in to your account to view and manage your documents so that you do not miss any important information.
How to apply
- Log in to your existing ELSTER account using your credentials.
- Navigate to the settings or profile section where your delivery preferences are managed.
- Select the option to receive your tax notices via digital post.
- Confirm your choice to ensure the transition from paper mail to digital delivery is complete.