: Service Release 15.62 (available since April 16, 2026) includes support for the Aktivrente (active retirement) starting from January 2026.
: Handles mandatory electronic transmissions to health insurance providers (DEÜV), tax authorities (ELSTER), and pension funds. DATEV Lohn und Gehalt
Factorial — DATEV Integration via Lohnaustauschdatenservice : Service Release 15
is a leading software solution used primarily by small-to-medium enterprises and tax consultants in Germany to manage payroll and HR processes. Unlike DATEV's other major payroll solution, LODAS (which is data-center based), Lohn und Gehalt is a client-server based application , meaning the data and calculation logic reside primarily on the local system. Core Functionalities Unlike DATEV's other major payroll solution, LODAS (which
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)
: The DATEV-Community remains a primary hub for troubleshooting and sharing best practices among its thousands of active users.
The software automates the complex task of calculating wages, salaries, and social security contributions while ensuring compliance with German tax laws.