Accountable
Bookkeeping and tax filing for the self-employed
About
Mobile bookkeeping and tax app for German freelancers and the self-employed: invoicing, expense tracking, VAT and EÜR, and direct ELSTER filing - with a built-in Steuerberater network.
Pros
- - Combines invoicing, bookkeeping, expense scanning and direct ELSTER tax filing in one mobile-first app
- - English-language interface and support, tailored to expats and freelancers unfamiliar with German tax rules
- - AI tax advisor plus human tax coaches available for questions on bookkeeping and taxes
- - Tax guarantee refunds back taxes caused by app errors, up to 500 € (or higher on top plans)
- - Optional connected business account with automatic tax reserve savings
Cons
- - Built only for Freiberufler and Einzelunternehmer; no support for GmbH, UG or GbR structures
- - Full tax-filing plan costs 29,90 € per month net, noticeably pricier than some German bookkeeping-only tools
- - Some users report bank sync issues and inconsistent DATEV export for external accountants
What it solves
It helps self-employed people and freelancers in Germany handle invoicing, bookkeeping and tax filing on their own, without paying for a traditional Steuerberater, while still allowing a certified tax advisor to be added when needed.
When not to use it
Skip Accountable if you operate as a GmbH, UG or GbR, or if you rely heavily on DATEV exports for a traditional accountant, since these are not well supported.
