Franz von Firlefinanz explains the world of taxes to children. What do you do when you encounter a real ghost in your new apartment? Friends Hanna and Matteo move into converted apartments in the former tax office with their families. There lives Franz von Firlefinanz, the quirky spirit of the old tax office. He is convinced that the new residents only want to steal his treasure. Amidst tax returns and missing receipts, he learns that there is something very valuable to discover in the tax office: the realization of how important taxes are for our daily lives.

This entertaining and exciting children's non-fiction book tells a funny ghost story that introduces children aged 8 and up to the world of finance in an empathetic and easily understandable way. Together with Franz von Firlefinanz, they learn the significance of taxes in everyday life and that filing a tax return is not a tedious obligation. A fun read for the whole family about the importance and function of tax money.

Franz von Firlefinanz. The Ghost from the Tax Box: Our Tax System – explained easily and understandably. Who pays for the fire department, roads, and garbage collection? An exciting children's non-fiction book about the world of taxes for children aged 8 and up. The tax system explained in a child-friendly way: complex financial topics are presented in an easily understandable and entertaining manner. A brilliant combination: Hanna and Matteo try to appease the ghost Franz von Firlefinanz and, in the process, learn everything important about their parents' tax return. Expert knowledge for children: Developed in collaboration with Wolters Kluwer Steuertipps GmbH, an independent information service provider in the field of taxes and finance.