Tax authorities are now verifying the submitted tax return details
Headline: Pre-filled tax returns now available for the 2023 income tax declaration
The German tax authorities have made it easier for taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the year 2023. The pre-filled tax return service is now available, allowing taxpayers to save time by skipping the need to provide information that the tax authorities already have from employers, pension insurance carriers, financial service providers, and other sources.
This service applies to a wide range of income sources, including salary, pensions, unemployment benefits, sick pay, parental leave, and contributions to wealth formation ("VL contracts").
The deadline for submitting the 2023 income tax return is September 2, 2024. Taxpayers are advised to submit their returns on time to avoid any penalties. Those who file their tax return on time can expect an average refund of 1095 euros.
The tax authorities will thoroughly check the information provided in the tax returns, paying close attention to certain details, such as declared losses from domestic capital income, tax incentives for new buildings and energy-efficient renovations, and the points of "loss offset limitation" and "disposal of shares in capital companies" for investors.
In some cases, the tax authorities may request relevant documents from taxpayers in a random sample of every fifth case or when there are deviations from expected values. Taxpayers typically do not need to submit receipts unless explicitly requested by the tax office.
It is important to note that the lack of receipt requirement should not be used as an invitation to cheat in the declaration. Taxpayers are reminded to provide accurate and complete information to avoid any potential issues with the tax authorities.
The pre-filled tax return is available to both users of the official tax portal elster.de and the approximately five million users of paper forms. For those who prefer to file their tax return electronically, the refund is received a few weeks after submission.
While some German federal states (Bundesländer) have announced that they will focus special attention on tax audits related to new buildings and energy-efficient renovations for property owners, self-employed persons, and capital investors, the search results do not provide specific information about which states these are.
The tax office is currently paying close attention to information from property owners, self-employed individuals, and capital investors in the 2023 assessments. Taxpayers are encouraged to provide accurate and complete information to avoid any potential issues with the tax authorities.
In conclusion, the pre-filled tax return service can be beneficial for taxpayers, as it allows them to skip information that the tax authorities already have from other sources. Taxpayers are advised to submit their tax returns on time and provide accurate and complete information to avoid any potential issues with the tax authorities.
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