Taxmaro
A platform for HR & Payroll
Taxmaro is a cloud-based all-in-one HR and payroll platform for businesses and tax firms in Germany. Features include digital personnel files, absence management (including eAU), time tracking, expense reimbursement, document templates, and a seamless, legally compliant payroll processing workflow with a DATEV interface. Over 4,000 companies and tax firms use Taxmaro. The solution is GDPR-compliant, SSL-encrypted, and stores data on servers in Germany, without transferring data abroad.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany
Hosting
Data transmission is SSL-encrypted; data is stored in encrypted form on servers in Germany; regular audits are conducted by external security firms. A General Terms and Conditions of Business (AVV) and a Data Protection Agreement (DPA) are in place with every software customer.
Retention & deletion
Taxmaro provides automated deletion-deadline logic for digital personnel files.
Feature Scope
- Collaborative payroll preparation with tax advisors directly in Taxmaro (digital communication, checklists, in-document chats, ticket system)
- Automatic transfer of all payroll-related data and documents to payroll software; seamless interfaces with DATEV (Lodas; Lohn und Gehalt), Addison, SBS, and Agenda
- Deadline management and document requests via intelligent workflows and proactive reminders
- Digital personnel file, document templates, and contract management
- Absence management including eAU: Automatic retrieval of eAU data from health insurance providers; direct processing in payroll (EFZG, U1/U2, social security reports)
- Time tracking (mobile, web, optional terminal): Time clock, manual corrections, automatic breaks, premium calculation (night/weekend), approval processes; direct transfer to payroll
- Expense/travel reimbursement
- Digital reports for companies and employees; upload module with text recognition (OCR) for automated distribution of individual reports (e.g., timesheets)
- Legally compliant, GDPR-compliant processing; data protection-compliant communication
- Data storage in Germany; backups at multiple locations; AVV/DPA with customers
- Banking module (Taxmaro Zero/Banking) as a supplementary function for payments/processes (details indicated on website)
- Workflows for onboarding/offboarding (self-service master data entry), role and approval processes
Pricing hints: Prices/offers are customized; free demo and free trial available. No specific price lists/tiered pricing visible on the site.
Security hints: GDPR-compliant processing; encrypted transmission (e.g., for eAU); AVV/DPA with every software customer; data stored on servers in Germany, backups at multiple locations.
Compliance hints: GDPR/data protection compliant; legally compliant payroll processes in Germany; support for legal requirements (eAU obligation, ArbZG-compliant time tracking, EFZG continued pay, U1/U2, reports to health insurance providers/social security).
Implementation hints: For law firms: technical implementation in approx. 1 hour max.; client setup in a few minutes. Onboarding via freely definable workflows and self-service for master data. Ongoing, free training (Taxmaro Academy).
Support hints: Contact via phone (+49 30 9599 856 20) and email (info@taxmaro.com); demo/contact forms. Academy/training for users.
Integration hints: Direct interfaces/data transfers to DATEV (Lodas; Payroll), Addison, SBS, Agenda.
Data entry: Digital start/stop time clock; manual additions/corrections; automatic break management in accordance with the law; mobile app/smartphone and web on PC; optional time clock terminal at the workplace. Governance & transparency: Dashboards/reports; approval and release processes; export functions; transparency regarding breaks/overtime and deviations from limits. Payroll integration: Automated transfer of times to payroll; automatic calculation of premiums (weekend/night work); direct transfer to payroll without double entry. Integrations: Direct DATEV interface (LODAS; Wages and Salaries); export/transfer to Addison, SBS, Agenda; partner integration with clockodo including employee sync and time transfer. Security: GDPR-compliant data collection; encrypted data transfer to DATEV via TLS (A+ rating) with regular technical security audits; secure login with two-factor authentication; Role and permission management; multi-company management; access for tax advisors. Compliance: Support for legal requirements in Germany (ArbZG); fulfillment of the obligation to record working hours (ECJ/BAG); eAU processing within the platform. Onboarding/Setup: DATEV interface can be set up in a few days; guided onboarding.
Pricing details: Subscriptions per employee per month in EUR: Basic €3, Pro €4, Pro + Travel €5; time tracking included in all plans; free trial available.
Security details: Secure login with two-factor authentication; Role/permission management; TLS-encrypted transmission of payroll/HR data to DATEV (A+ rating) with regular security audits of the interface; GDPR-compliant time tracking. MFA is 2FA.
Compliance hints: Focus on German compliance: ArbZG support; fulfillment of the obligation to track working hours (ECJ/BAG rulings); GDPR notice.
Implementation hints: DATEV interface typically set up in a few days; onboarding team provides step-by-step guidance. clockodo integration via partner setup (API key/email) with automatic employee synchronization. Optional terminal for on-site clocking in.
Support hints: Contact channels: Phone (+49 30 9599 856 20), email (info@taxmaro.com), contact form; demo/proof-of-concept available.
Integration hints: Direct DATEV interface (LODAS, payroll); export/transfer to Addison, SBS, Agenda; clockodo partner integration (API key linking, automatic employee synchronization, hour transfer). eAU retrieval within the system.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Analytics
- Dashboards
Mobile
- Responsive UI
- iOS/Android app
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
- SSO/SAML
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Payroll
- Payslips
Data & API
- Data export
Pricing Model
Per employee
For tax advisors and tax firms: an individual quote. Prices per employee per month. A free demo and trial are available.
Implementation
Onboarding via freely configurable workflows and self-service master data entry. Data validation/review in the accounting portal before transfer to the payroll system.
Support
Email · Phone · Ticket (per Support-Email) · Help Center/FAQ
Time zones: DE/EU
Help Center with step-by-step guides; support tickets via form or email. Academy with ongoing training.
Integrations
heyday
BenefitsBenefits
Addison
PayrollInterface for automatic data transfer.
SpenditCard
BenefitsBenefit/Prepaid Card
Diverse Finanzbuchhaltungssysteme
AccountingGeneral Transfers/Exports to Financial Accounting Systems
DATEV Lodas
PayrollDirect interface/transfer of billing-related data and documents.
Agenda
PayrollInterface for automatic data transfer.
DATEV Lohn und Gehalt
PayrollSeamless integration with the payroll program.
SBS
PayrollInterface for automatic data transfer.
clockodo
TimeTime Tracking
Staffomatic
OtherShift scheduling; transfer via API to Taxmaro
BuchhaltungsButler
AccountingFinancial Accounting
domonda
AccountingFinancial Accounting
Pliant
OtherBusiness Cards/Expense Management
Lunchit
BenefitsBenefit/Lunch-Budget
VERIMI
SSOSingle Sign-On Provider
Taxmaro API
APIAPI Transfers/Integrations (e.g., Staffomatic → Taxmaro)
DATEV-Format (Export für Fibu)
OtherExport of approved expense reports in DATEV format, including cost centers and document images, for financial accounting and tax consulting.
DATEV Lohn & Gehalt
PayrollDirect/online interface for payroll data transfers.
DATEV LODAS
PayrollDirect/online interface for payroll data transfers.
SBS Lohn
PayrollExport/Compatibility.
DATEV-Format-Export (FiBu)
OtherAccounting/Financial Accounting Export, including cost centers and document images.
