File a lawsuit in tax court
An action brought before the competent tax court against a decision on an objection issued by the tax office.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Decision on an objection · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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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
10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren
How to proceed
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Wait for the decision on the appeal
A lawsuit may be filed only after the opposition proceedings have been concluded.
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File a lawsuit with the tax court
In writing or electronically, within one month.
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Request a stay of execution
So that the disputed tax does not have to be paid until a decision is reached.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Taxpayers whose appeal against a tax assessment has been denied.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 18 months
Success rate
approx. 35.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The deadline for filing a lawsuit (1 month after notification of the decision on the objection) has been missed
- •No stay of enforcement was requested; therefore, the tax is due despite the lawsuit
Common reasons for rejection
- •One-month deadline for filing a lawsuit has been missed
- •Appeal proceedings not yet concluded
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Klage vor dem Finanzgericht erheben?▼
In der Regel ca. 540 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Justiz
- Data quality
- 100 %