Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft

Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft (officially Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag, now operating as Wolters Kluwer Steuertipps GmbH) is a German publishing house and information service provider based in Mannheim. It specializes in tax, legal, and personal finance topics, offering a range of products from classic loose-leaf works and books to modern software and digital content. The company is part of the international information services group Wolters Kluwer, having been acquired in 1997. The origins of the company date back to the early 1970s, when a group of young tax law specialists at the University of Mannheim formed the "Akademischer Arbeitskreis für Steuerfragen" (Academic Working Group for Tax Questions). In 1973, they produced a 64-page brochure titled "Die Einkommensteuererklärung bzw. der Lohnsteuerjahresausgleich des Lehrers" (The Income Tax Return or Wage Tax Equalization of Teachers), which laid the foundation for the publishing business. In 1976, the Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag emerged as an independent company, publishing its first loose-leaf work, "Steuertipps – Handbuch der Steuerersparnis." Over the decades, the company expanded its offerings to include numerous publications on tax, money, and legal topics. In 1994, it released its first tax software, "Steuertipps PC," for income tax returns, followed by a Windows version in 1995, which effectively marked the birth of the "SteuerSparErklärung" software. This product has since become the company's flagship, available on multiple platforms including macOS and Linux. The company has also developed online portals such as Steuertipps.de, SteuerGoldies, and SteuerHelden, catering to different demographic groups. Today, Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft continues to operate under the Wolters Kluwer umbrella, with a focus on digital products and services. Its main brand, "Steuertipps," encompasses tax software, guides, and online content. The company remains headquartered in Mannheim and serves the German market.

The Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag traces its roots to the early 1970s, when a group of young tax law specialists at the University of Mannheim formed the "Akademischer Arbeitskreis für Steuerfragen" (Academic Working Group for Tax Questions). In 1973, they produced a 64-page brochure titled "Die Einkommensteuererklärung bzw. der Lohnsteuerjahresausgleich des Lehrers" (The Income Tax Return or Wage Tax Equalization of Teachers), authored by Bernd Christian Grimm and Dieter Weber. This publication laid the foundation for the publishing business. In 1976, the Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag was established as an independent company, emerging from the working group. Its first publication under the company name was the loose-leaf work "Steuertipps – Handbuch der Steuerersparnis" (Tax Tips – Handbook of Tax Savings). Over the years, the company expanded its catalog with numerous publications on tax, money, and legal topics. The legal segment was later reassigned to another division of the parent group. A major milestone came in 1994 with the release of the first software for income tax returns, "Steuertipps PC." In 1995, a Windows version followed, effectively marking the birth of the "SteuerSparErklärung" software, which would become the company's flagship product. The software was later made available for macOS in 2012 and for Linux (via Wine) in 2014, ensuring broad platform compatibility. In mid-1997, the publishing house was acquired by the German subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer, an international information services group headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This integration provided the company with greater resources and reach. In the 2010s, the company continued to innovate with digital offerings. In 2015, the BelegManager feature of SteuerSparErklärung gained cloud synchronization. In 2016, the company celebrated its 40th anniversary and launched the online portal SteuerHelden for apprentices, students, and young professionals, offering a free version of the tax software. In 2017, a retrieval service for pre-filled tax returns and an app for receipt management were introduced, along with the online portal SteuerGoldies for retirees. In 2019, Christoph Schmidt took over as managing director, and the free smartphone app SteuerKäpt'n was launched to guide users through simple tax cases. Today, the company operates as Wolters Kluwer Steuertipps GmbH, continuing to serve the German market with tax and finance information, software, and online portals under the Steuertipps brand.

• 2019

  Christoph Schmidt becomes managing director; free smartphone app SteuerKäpt'n launched.

• 2017

  Introduction of retrieval service for pre-filled tax returns and receipt management app; launch of online portal SteuerGoldies for retirees.

• 2016

  Company celebrates 40th anniversary; launches online portal SteuerHelden for apprentices, students, and young professionals.

• 2015

  BelegManager feature of SteuerSparErklärung gains cloud synchronization.

• 2014

  SteuerSparErklärung reported to run on Linux via Wine.

• 2012

  SteuerSparErklärung made available for macOS.

• 1997

  Company acquired by Wolters Kluwer Deutschland.

• 1995

  Windows version of the tax software released, marking the birth of "SteuerSparErklärung".

• 1994

  Release of the first tax software "Steuertipps PC" for income tax returns.

• 1976

  Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag established as an independent company; first publication "Steuertipps – Handbuch der Steuerersparnis" released.

• 1973

  Publication of the 64-page brochure "Die Einkommensteuererklärung bzw. der Lohnsteuerjahresausgleich des Lehrers" by Bernd Christian Grimm and Dieter Weber, laying the foundation for the publishing business.

Expert in tax, legal, and personal finance information for over 45 years, offering practical solutions and software for German consumers.

• SteuerSparErklärung

  Flagship tax software for income tax returns, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Steuertipps für Angestellte

  Tax guide for employees.

• Steuertipps für Selbstständige

  Tax guide for self-employed individuals.

• ErbschaftsPlaner

  Inheritance planning tool.

• Der private AltersvorsorgePlaner

  Private retirement planning tool.

• Der VorsorgePlaner

  Provision planning tool.

• Der FinanzPlaner

  Financial planning tool.

• GeldBerater

  Money advisory tool.

• NebenkostenAbrechnung

  Utility cost statement tool.

• Absicherung bei Pflege und Betreuung

  Guide for care and nursing insurance.

• Vermietung

  Rental guide.

• Kinder

  Guide on child-related financial topics.

• Immobilien kaufen, nutzen, veräußern

  Guide on buying, using, and selling real estate.

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