Request to amend a tax assessment that has already become final, e.g., due to new facts, obvious errors, or retroactive events.
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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 über ELSTER
Identify the reason for the change
For example, new facts, manifest error, or a retroactive event.
Submit an amendment request to the tax office
Including the correction instructions and supporting documentation.
Amended tax assessment
If the application is denied, you may file an appeal against the denial notice.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Taxpayers who, after the appeal period has expired, discover an error in their tax assessment or need to report a retroactive event.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 55.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free via ELSTER.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.