If you apply for File a lawsuit in tax court in Porta Westfalica (Nordrhein-Westfalen), expect about approx. 18 months. Finanzgericht Porta Westfalica is responsible.
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Documents you need
Decision on an objection · Identification card or passport
Costs
Varies by case
approx. 18 months in Porta Westfalica
The Finanzgericht Porta Westfalica in Porta Westfalica currently needs about approx. 18 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 12 months
Wait for the decision on the appeal
A lawsuit may be filed only after the opposition proceedings have been concluded.
File a lawsuit with the tax court
In writing or electronically, within one month.
Request a stay of execution
So that the disputed tax does not have to be paid until a decision is reached.
Who is eligible?
Taxpayers whose appeal against a tax assessment has been denied.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 35.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Typically about 540 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.