Declaration to the tax office regarding an inheritance, for the purpose of assessing inheritance tax, to the extent that the exemption limits are exceeded.
Damit wir File an inheritance tax return mit dem zuständigen Finanzamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Tax Documents / Receipts
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
View purchase
Report the purchase to the tax office within 3 months of becoming aware of it.
File an inheritance tax return
At the request of the tax office, including a valuation of the estate's assets.
Tax Assessment and Payment
The tax is assessed after personal exemptions have been deducted.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Heirs, legatees, and beneficiaries of a compulsory share whose inheritance exceeds the personal exemption limits or who have been required to pay a tax.
Income limit
Personal exemptions vary depending on the degree of kinship, e.g., €500,000 for spouses, €400,000 for children.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free via ELSTER.
Typically about 90 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.