Apply for a deferral of local taxes
Application for a temporary suspension or payment in installments of municipal taxes and fees (trade tax, property tax, fees) in the event of temporary inability to pay.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Tax Documents / Receipts · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Enforcement Office / City Treasury
Including a justification and supporting documentation regarding the financial situation.
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Verification of eligibility requirements
The agency is reviewing the temporary insolvency and the public interest.
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Notice of Deferral
Arrangement of installment payments or deferred payment, with interest if applicable.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals and businesses that are temporarily unable to pay local taxes.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application filed only after enforcement proceedings had begun
- •Income status not verified
Common reasons for rejection
- •No evidence of temporary insolvency
- •Deferral has already been granted several times
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a deferral of local taxes?▼
Free via ELSTER.
How long does it take to apply for a deferral of local taxes?▼
Usually about 10 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- ELSTER – Finanzverwaltung
- Data quality
- 100 %