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Universal access to the best experience doing your taxes
This drives us. Since 2020.
The why behind it is pretty simple. Both Founders lived abroad for a while. Both saw first hand that declaring residency in a country comes with interesting tax questions. The annoying part was, it was almost every time either a manual process or some weird online form that took way longer for a simple tax return.
Company Facts
Foundation
2020
Problems with Authorities
0 / none
Satisfied Users
8.000+
Humble Beginnings
The first of its kind (app) in the austrian tax landscape, that is able to communicate legally with the tax authorities.
Feb 2020
Name und Originating Idea
The first conversation about RelaxTax in Feb 2020. A digital note and a conversation via a messaging service kicked things off fairly quickly.
Apr 2020
3 months in: Ain't not giving up
In a short timeframe the app was ready to test, even though at a limited feature set.
Aug 2020
Foundation: relax-tax.at OG
RelaxTax officially registered as certified european accountant management company.
Nov 2020
Release: Android App
RelaxTax is available the first time in the Google Play Store.
Nov 2020
Release: iOS App
RelaxTax is available the first time in the Apple App Store.
Dec 2020
Ding Ding: First Tax Return and First Customer
A purposefully silent launch had a first tax return creation in store, that was without marketing, kind of unexpected.
"Year Zero"
Testing the waters by providing value to the user and listening to customers was a key focus.
Jan 2021
First timers: Our first tax season
No pressure to succeed - just listen to the user and see if the service provided adds value.
Apr 2021
Human after all: Expert Review
In times where tech can do almost everything, RelaxTax realized the importance of a human driven review process. Not only does it build trust, but also a human tax expert can emphasize a customers situation better than a machine.
Jun 2021
You see is what you get: Tax Refund Calculation
Why would you pay for a service, without knowing what might be coming for you in the long run.
Cash is King
Knowing where your money is, is equaly important as to know how much you are supposed to get.
Jan 2022
Tax Return Tracking
Like the refund calculation, the submission process shouldn't end the customer relationship. A strong partner on your side ensures financial health throughout the year.
Feb 2022
User Experience Update
The user journey was greatly improved and personalized. Every single detail matters.
Mar 2022
Tax Number Lookup Service
For users who do not or do not know their tax number, RelaxTax created a tax number lookup service inside the app.
Idealism and Perfection
Helping people understand their taxes by providing the service where they need it most.
Jan 2023
New Logo who this?
Fresh paint and lots of new features. RelaxTax re-invented itself and did one of many iterations of their services and offers.
Feb 2023
RelaxTax Premium
The premium offer for users that need a tax expert right on their side throughout the process.
Nov 2023
relax - we'll do it
What started as DIY is now full service. A user should never be left alone with their taxes to foster the strong partnership. Additionally we formed partnership in niche areas to strengthen tax education.
Free for-first timers
In May 2024 we made RelaxTax free for first-timers
May 2024
Free for-first timers
In May 2024 we made RelaxTax free for first-timers. By using the discount code FREE24 it was possible to do your taxes for free if you were a first timer user.
Nov 2024
Feedback is a gift
You asked, we listened. As part of our yearly big update we made sure that your feedback was incorporated and RelaxTax will do your taxes now even faster and better.
Dec 2024
Tax Refund 2.0
To maximize for approximate refund in terms of accuracy, we came through with a better UX that benefits you even more.
An accessible future
Universal access to have the ability to get your taxes done.
Coming 2025
Our Promise: Accessibility for people with disabilities
RelaxTax will commit to make the app accessible for those you feel at a disadvantage to ensure everyone can do their taxes. People with disabilities should have the same possibilities like all others.
Coming 2025
RelaxTax for small businesses
The number of self-employed individuals is rising in the country and therefore we want to offer a service for them as well.
RelaxTax: Who's behind it?
Dominik Sprenger and Chris Eberl founded RelaxTax in 2020 with a lot of idealism. Both want to help Austrian employees tackle the yearly tax return hassle a little more relaxed. Their career paths in FinTech and Big Tech at home and abroad further strengthen the company. Additionally on-board came Manuel Huisbauer in 2024 as CMO.
