: Handles mandatory electronic transmissions to health insurance providers (DEÜV), tax authorities (ELSTER), and pension funds.
Pricing depends on the required features and user environment. License Type Starting Monthly Price (Approx.) LuG classic LuG comfort LuG comfort Current Status (April 2026) DATEV Lohn und Gehalt
: Service Release 15.62 (available since April 16, 2026) includes support for the Aktivrente (active retirement) starting from January 2026. tax authorities (ELSTER)
: The DATEV-Community remains a primary hub for troubleshooting and sharing best practices among its thousands of active users. DATEV Lohn und Gehalt
As of April 2026, the software is actively maintained with regular service releases.
The software automates the complex task of calculating wages, salaries, and social security contributions while ensuring compliance with German tax laws.