Tax Return in Waldshut is handled by Finanzamt Bad Säckingen (zuständig für Waldshut); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
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Documents you need
Wage Tax Statement
Costs
1.000 €, ist aber stark einzelfallabhängig
approx. 2 months in Waldshut
If you apply for Tax Return in Waldshut, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 6 months
Collect receipts
Gather your income tax withholding statement and receipts for income-related expenses, special expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
Create an ELSTER declaration
Fill it out online via the ELSTER portal or tax software and submit it electronically.
Wait for the tax assessment notice
The tax office reviews the information and issues the tax assessment, usually within a few weeks to a few months.
Review the decision
If there are any discrepancies, file an objection within one month.
Travel expenses, work equipment, professional development
Who is eligible?
Employees (often voluntarily, with a refund), self-employed individuals, retirees with additional income, and anyone subject to mandatory tax assessment (e.g., those with multiple employers or who receive wage replacement benefits exceeding €410).
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 96.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
For voluntary filings, the deadline is retroactive to within 4 years; for mandatory assessments, the deadline is generally July 31 of the following year (later if filed through a tax advisor).
According to the Federal Statistical Office, the average refund is around €1,000, but this varies greatly depending on the individual case.