File an appeal against a tax assessment
An out-of-court appeal against a tax assessment issued by the tax office must be filed within one month of its notification.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Tax assessment notice · Steuerunterlagen / Belege
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
How to proceed
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Review the decision
Identify discrepancies in your own tax return.
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File an appeal
In writing or via ELSTER, within one month of notification.
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Submit the justification later
This may also take place after an objection has been filed.
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Decision by the tax office
If the application is denied, an appeal may be filed with the tax court.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Taxpayers who disagree with a tax assessment.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 45.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Deadline (1 month from notification) missed
- •An objection was filed without providing a reason
Common reasons for rejection
- •One-month objection period missed
- •The statement of reasons contains no new facts or legal errors
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How long is the objection period?▼
One month after the decision is issued (if sent by mail, the decision is deemed to have been issued on the third day after it was mailed).
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- ELSTER – Finanzverwaltung
- Data quality
- 100 %