Germany · completion
Transmit a German rental return and close the loop
Submission receipt, assessment and payment are three separate pieces of proof.
Direct answer
Transmit the main return with its Anlage V data through the accepted ELSTER route, retain the transfer protocol, then review the Steuerbescheid and pay using the reference and date stated by the Finanzamt.
Working route
Validate the return package
Check taxpayer status, property schedules and any linked receipt uploads before final transmission.
Save the protocol
Retain the ELSTER transmission record and the exact submitted data; a draft PDF alone is not filing proof.
Review the assessment
Compare the notice with the submitted result, then use its bank details, reference and due date for payment.
Hard stop
A successful ELSTER transmission does not prove acceptance of the tax treatment. An unexpected notice or missing assessment requires follow-up with the Finanzamt.