Anthony Ahiakonou, founder of Anthony Consulting
Anthony Consulting Wappen
For expats & international professionals in Germany

Get up to 4,500 € back in tax refunds

Many international professionals & expats pay far too much tax – often without ever realising it. Anthony Consulting helps you claim your refund the easy way – without the red tape.

Simple. Digital. No bureaucratic jargon.

No obligation · No red tape · No hassle

In 3 languages · Deutsch · English · Français
4.9 ★ · Google rating
up to 4,500 €
tax refund in individual cases
4.9 ★
Google rating
over 300
tax returns arranged
since 2015
for international professionals
The challenge

One of the most complex tax systems in the world —
don't leave money on the table.


Moving to Germany raises a whole set of new questions. Year after year, many international professionals pay more tax than they need to — simply because no one ever showed them what they were entitled to.

Deductible costs

Which costs can I actually deduct? Most people have no idea just how much the tax office will accept.

Wrong tax class

The wrong tax class quietly costs you money every single month — usually without you even noticing.

Family abroad

What if your relatives live back home? This is exactly where real money is often left unclaimed.

Relocation & red tape

Can you claim your move? Usually yes — provided you have the time and the know-how.

And the clock is ticking: many tax firms are no longer taking on new clients right now — they're at capacity and short-staffed. If you can't get an appointment, you risk missing deadlines — and money you can no longer claim back.

You don't have to answer these questions on your own. This is exactly where Anthony Consulting comes in — making sure no year and no euro goes to waste.

Your solution

We make your path to a
tax refund simpler.


You don't have to work out which forms matter, which costs count or who prepares your return. Anthony Consulting is your independent intermediary: we assess your situation and connect you with our partner office, which prepares your return and represents you before the tax office — with a personal contact in your own language, from the very first question to your individual calculation.

I

A clear process

A structured path instead of form chaos — you always know exactly what comes next.

II

Less effort

You submit your documents digitally, and we coordinate the rest with our partner office — in German, English and French.

III

Professional support

A dedicated contact and an experienced partner office are with you — from the first conversation to the payout.

What pays off

What we can recover for you.


We regularly secure refunds for our clients — for example, for:

Relocation costs

Moved for work? Transport, agent fees and trips all count.

Second household

A second home near work — rent and trips back home included.

Relatives abroad

Supporting parents or family back home? That can be recognised too.

Work tools & home office

Laptop, professional books, home study — whatever the job requires lowers your tax.

Commuting costs

Every kilometre to work counts — and it adds up, day after day.

Depending on your situation, refunds often range between a few hundred and 4,500 €.

How it works

Three simple steps
to your refund.


Free initial review

In a short, no-obligation first conversation, you tell us about your situation. We assess whether working together makes sense and connect you with our partner office, which handles the tax review — free of charge and in your language.

Documents & processing

Using our checklist, you submit your paperwork digitally. Our partner office prepares your return and represents you before the tax office.

Receive your refund

You receive your individual calculation — and the tax office pays out your refund. Transparently billed, with no hidden costs.

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Real cases

Real calculations.
Real amounts.


No made-up figures, no stock photos: real, anonymised personal calculations from our clients. Every amount comes from an actual calculation — swipe through the cases.

Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office
Anonymised calculation — refund from the tax office

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Real calculations, anonymised. The size of a refund always depends on your individual situation — a specific refund cannot be guaranteed.

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Who we work with

Is Anthony Consulting
right for you?


We specialise in international professionals in Germany. It's especially worth a closer look if any of these apply to you:

You work in Germany but have family ties abroad.

You've relocated or maintain more than one residence.

You're unsure which costs you can actually claim for tax.

You simply have no time for German bureaucracy.

If you work in Germany, chances are there's money waiting for you — money you can use to support the people who matter to you, here and back home.

Why Anthony Consulting

What sets us apart.


1

Up to 4 years back

We review previous years too — that's often where the most money is hiding, before it's gone for good.

2

No membership required

For you it's a straightforward service: no membership, no ongoing commitments, no fine print.

3

Convenient and location-free

Simply submit your documents online — no trips to government offices, anywhere in Germany and at your own pace.

4

Clarity from the start

Transparent terms you know upfront — predictable and free of hidden costs. So you always know exactly where you stand.

Client voices

What our clients say.


★★★★★

„I can only highly recommend it. The advice is first-class, professional and genuinely knowledgeable.“

Thomas Fritzsche · Google, Local Guide
★★★★★

„Anthony helped me with my tax returns for several years. Great knowledge, quick to respond — highly recommended.“

Prakash Sundhar · Google
★★★★★

„A knowledgeable adviser who truly cares about his clients' wellbeing. Highly recommended!“

Chimène · Google
★★★★★

„Honest advice and a structured, friendly service. I can only recommend it.“

Follivi Anoumou · Google
4.9★★★★★Google rating
Frequently asked

Before you decide.


Is this legal — and who prepares my tax return?

Yes. Anthony Consulting acts solely as a professional intermediary. Your return is prepared and you are represented before the tax office by our partner office, within its statutory powers (§ 4 No. 11 StBerG). We ourselves do not provide tax advice.

Do I have to become a member of an association?

No. For you it's purely a service. You don't become a member and take on no membership obligations.

Am I guaranteed a refund?

No. Whether you receive a refund, and how much, depends on your individual situation. In our experience our cases very often lead to a refund — but that is not a guarantee.

Which languages am I supported in?

In German, English and French. Throughout, you have a personal contact who speaks your language.

How long does processing take?

It depends on the responsible tax office and usually takes 6 to 8 weeks.

For which years can I still file a return?

As an employee, you can usually file a voluntary return up to four years back. That's often exactly where it pays off.

Important · Mind the deadlines

Wait too long, and you give money away.

Tax refunds can only be claimed retroactively for a limited time. The sooner you start, the more years you lock in.

Start now — it takes just 2 minutes
The next step

Start your free initial review.


You can file your return up to four years back — but every year you miss is gone for good. Tell us a little about your situation; we'll get back to you with no obligation, in your language. Getting started is free.

No obligation & free · we reply in your language

Prefer to reach us directly?  info@anthony-consulting.com  ·  +49 711 12166182  ·  +49 176 70843484  ·  Königstraße 27, 70173 Stuttgart