2025 claim deadline:

truhe

Money back.
Paperwork sorted.

Tax refunds on electricity, natural gas and heating oil. Check your bill for free. You only pay for the finished paperwork; your tax adviser checks and files.

  • No sign-up
  • On your device
  • No payment details
truheExample

Paperwork ready.

Ready for your tax adviser.

Bill scanned
Refund calculated
Documents prepared
Your potential refund€3,700

Paid paperwork preparation

Everything stays on your device.
Ready for your tax adviser

Example flow. Free check. Optional paid paperwork preparation.

How it works

Three steps to prepared paperwork.

  1. 1

    Add your bill

    Choose a PDF, e-invoice or photo. truhe reads it; you check the details.

  2. 2

    Check for free

    See the energy-tax refund your business could claim.

  3. 3

    Get your paperwork

    Pay only if you want the finished PDF, ready for your tax adviser to check and file.

  • Electricity§ 9b StromStG
  • Natural gas§ 54 EnergieStG
  • Heating oil§ 54 EnergieStG

Everything stays
on your device.

Your bill stays on your phone or computer. You choose who gets the finished paperwork.

  • Bill
  • Calculation
  • Paperwork

Paperwork ready.
For your tax adviser.

One PDF with everything prepared. Your tax adviser checks the details and files the claim.

  • Refund calculation
  • Prepared application details
  • Bill summary and filing guide

For businesses
that make things.

From bakeries to farms: if your business in Germany is in an eligible sector, your energy bill could be worth a closer look.

ButchersBakeriesMetalworkingCarpentryAgricultureHorticulture

You or your tax adviser determine whether your business meets the requirements.

Pricing

Paperwork sorted.
From €79.

Check your bill for free. Buy the PDF for your tax adviser only if you want it.

Price by annual electricity use
up to 50,000 kWh€79
50,000 to 150,000 kWh€149
150,000 to 500,000 kWh€399
over 500,000 kWh€699

Per business and consumption year · excluding VAT

Natural gas and heating oil included at no extra cost.

FAQ

Good to know.

Which bills can I use?

Standard PDFs, PDFs with an embedded e-invoice, XRechnung XML, photos and scans. For photos and scans, accuracy depends on image quality. Check the extracted details.

What do I get when I pay?

One PDF with your refund calculation, prepared application details, a bill summary and a filing guide. Your tax adviser can use the details to complete the application in the customs portal. Official forms are not automatically filled in or submitted. Keep your original bills separately.

What does my tax adviser still need to do?

Your tax adviser checks the details and eligibility requirements, adds any missing information and submits the application. You can also do this yourself. truhe does not provide tax advice or guarantee a refund. The responsible authority decides on your claim.

What about natural gas and heating oil?

Eligible businesses may qualify for electricity tax relief under § 9b StromStG and energy tax relief on natural gas and heating oil under § 54 EnergieStG. truhe calculates the potential amount from the details you confirm.

When is the deadline for a 2025 claim?

The standard deadline is 31 December 2026. Your local main customs office must receive your application for the 2025 consumption year by that date. Checking your bill with truhe does not submit a claim: you or your tax adviser still need to apply. Different deadlines may apply in special cases. Legal basis: § 17b StromStV and § 100 EnergieStV.

What happens to my data?

Your bill, calculation and paperwork stay on your phone or computer. Only the details needed for an order are sent to us when you buy. You decide when and with whom to share the finished PDF.

Can I use truhe on my computer?

Yes. truhe runs in your browser on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. Open it on your preferred device. There is nothing to install.

How do I pay?

By invoice and bank transfer. Once payment is received, truhe can prepare your PDF. The price covers one business and one consumption year. The initial check stays free.

How much could
you claim back?

Check your energy bill to see your potential tax refund.

  • No sign-up
  • On your device
  • No payment details