Determination by the tax office of a remaining tax loss carryforward that can be offset against profits or income in future years.
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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
File a tax return for the year in which a loss was incurred
Even if there is no obligation to file a tax return, for the purpose of determining the loss carryforward.
Notice Regarding the Separate Determination of the Loss Carryforward
Issued by the tax office.
Offsetting in subsequent years
Automatic deduction of positive income in subsequent years.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Taxpayers with negative income that could not be fully offset against other income for the same year.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (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.