A gift must be reported to the tax office within 3 months for the purpose of assessing gift tax.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Tax Documents / Receipts · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos
Report a gift to the tax office
Within 3 months of the transaction becoming effective, even if no taxable amount arises (the reporting requirement does not apply if the transaction is notarized).
File a gift tax return
At the request of the tax office, including an appraisal of the gifted property.
Receive a tax assessment and pay the tax if applicable
Exempt amounts based on the degree of kinship (e.g., children: €400,000).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
The giver and the recipient in cases where gifts exceed the tax-exempt thresholds.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 92.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
The reporting requirement also applies to gifts below the tax-exempt threshold, provided the gift has not been notarized. Exception: occasional gifts.