Brandenburg expands digital financial service: It’s that easy now!

Brandenburg expands digital financial service: It’s that easy now!

On September 1, 2025, the Brandenburg city administration further expanded its online service to offer citizens even more support with tax matters. There are currently 272 online services available, and the latest offer makes it possible to conveniently view tax data, payment dates and tax assessments online. The city administration reports this on its official website here.

For registered citizens, the new financial service means that they can now view their address and bank details directly in the city treasury and change them if necessary. However, in order to use these functions, activation is necessary. This requires a BundID, which must be linked to a current ELSTER certificate or an activated identity card. In addition, users must provide their checkout number in order to access the services. Over 5,100 residents have already registered in the service portal, which impressively demonstrates the high demand for digital transparency.

Tax returns made easy

Another key aspect of the new online service is “einfachELSTERplus”, which is specifically designed for single, childless taxpayers. This offer is aimed primarily at employees who do not have children and would like to file their income tax return independently. The providers have come up with a lot of ideas to make preparing the tax return for 2024 as easy as possible mdfe.brandenburg.de to.

Step-by-step instructions as well as clear questions and choices make tax returns child's play. This new, convenient solution also automatically includes electronic certificates such as the annual wage tax certificate. Registration is possible either via an existing ELSTER certificate or ELSTER-Secure. First-time users must register under elster.de Register to easily use ELSTERplus.

Digital receipt reminders and more

In addition, digital receipt management can be carried out easily and securely with the MeinELSTER+ app. After logging in, users can upload receipts to the “My Receipts” area or photograph and transfer paper receipts directly with their smartphone. This provides a modern and user-friendly way to collect all relevant tax return documents in one place.

With these new initiatives, the city of Brandenburg is sending a clear signal for digital transparency and de-bureaucratization. If you want to save yourself the time and stress of filling out your tax return, you can now rely on an uncomplicated way to file your tax return with a good hand and the right online service.