Law, authorities and health
ELSTER
Abbreviation for Elektronische Steuererklärung
In short and in plain language
ELSTER is a website for your tax return.
It is run by the German tax offices.
You can send in your return there. You can also get your tax notices there.
Definition
ELSTER is the online portal of the German federal and state tax authorities. Via Mein ELSTER you can, for example, file your tax return and receive assessments digitally.