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File a lawsuit in tax court in Saalekreis

If you apply for File a lawsuit in tax court in Saalekreis (Sachsen-Anhalt), expect about approx. 18 months. Finanzgericht Saalekreis is responsible.

Last reviewed: September 13, 2026Verified sources:Finanzgericht Saalekreis

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Decision on an objection · Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Costs

    Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 18 months in Saalekreis

The Finanzgericht Saalekreis in Saalekreis currently needs about approx. 18 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.

Official: max. approx. 12 months

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Wait for the decision on the appeal

    A lawsuit may be filed only after the opposition proceedings have been concluded.

  2. 2

    File a lawsuit with the tax court

    In writing or electronically, within one month.

  3. 3

    Request a stay of execution

    So that the disputed tax does not have to be paid until a decision is reached.

Required documents

  • Decision on an objectionMandatory
  • Identification card or passportMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Taxpayers whose appeal against a tax assessment has been denied.

Income limit

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

How much does it cost to file a lawsuit in tax court?

10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.

How long does it take to file a lawsuit with the tax court?

Typically about 540 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.

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