Submitting tax returns and receipts electronically (ELSTER)

What are the costs?

There is no charge for the My ELSTER service. However, users who are interested in the "security stick" or "signature card" login options require a security stick or a supported signature card for authentication plus a card reader when they register, which they must purchase in advance or already own. There are costs associated with this.
No costs are incurred when using a certificate file.