Those who submit their income tax returns often receive a refund: on average, taxpayers get back € 1007 from the tax office. The voluntary submission of the declaration can therefore be worthwhile.
Berlin (dpa / tmn) - There is a clear submission deadline for the 2019 tax return: the completed forms must be submitted to the tax office by July 31 at the latest, explains the taxpayers' association.
If a tax advisor or income tax relief association helps, the submission deadline is extended until the end of February 2021. However, since the last day of February in 2021 falls on a Sunday, such declarations must be submitted by March 1, 2021 at the latest.
These deadlines are decisive for those who are obliged to submit their tax returns. For example, there is a duty if, in addition to wages, additional income of more than 410 euros has been generated, for example from a part-time job. Those who have received wage replacement benefits of more than 410 euros per year must also fill out the forms. Wage replacement benefits include, for example, unemployment benefits, parental benefits or short-time benefits.
An extension of the deadline is possible on request
But everyone who had several employers next to each other also has to deal with the tax return. Even if both spouses received wages and a partner was taxed with tax class V or VI or the couple had chosen the so-called factor procedure (tax class IV / factor), the forms must be completed. Freelancers, the self-employed and traders are also required to submit the declaration.
If you notice that you cannot meet the deadlines, you should report to the tax office in good time before the deadline. It is possible to apply for an extension of the deadline. This can be worthwhile, because the tax office can charge a delay surcharge for tax returns that are submitted late - this is at least 25 euros for each month of the delay started.
Section 46 Income Tax Act (EStG)
