The deadline for submitting the 2022 tax return is this fall.
On the other hand, those who commission a tax consultant or wage tax assistance association have significantly more time.
Tax returns are a hassle for many.
However, anyone who is obliged to submit the declaration should not put off the declaration for too long.
If you want to avoid surcharges for late payment, you have to adhere to the deadlines set by the tax office for submitting your tax return.
If you also expect money back from the tax, you will usually hurry to submit your tax return.
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The tax return is often a tedious affair - but in many cases there is money back.
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Deadlines for filing tax returns for 2022
As a result of the corona pandemic, the deadlines for submitting income tax returns have been extended several times.
What are the deadlines now?
The tax return for 2022 must be with the tax office by September 30, 2023, as the United Income Tax Aid (VLH) informs.
However, since this date is a Saturday, the very last opportunity to submit the declaration is the following Monday and thus October 2nd, 2023. And: With a tax consultant or wage tax assistance association, those affected can submit the declaration 2022 on time, even up to October 31st. Submit July 2024.
You can also find out here which deadlines apply to tax returns for 2023 and 2024.
Voluntary filing of the tax return can be worthwhile
Even if you are not legally obliged to file an income tax return, it can be worthwhile, according to the consumer advice centers.
In many cases there is money back with the tax.
"Therefore, always check whether filling out the forms voluntarily can lead to a refund of income tax already paid," is one of the tips according to
Verbraucherzentrale.de.
where, among other things, reference is made to the increased basic allowances.
“Since January 1, 2022, new limits for the basic allowance have applied.
This is the limit for your income on which you do not have to pay income tax," the consumer advocates inform.
"In 2022, the basic allowance for single people is 10,347 euros, for married people 20,694 euros (was subsequently and retrospectively adjusted).
In 2023, the basic allowance for single people will be 10,908 euros and for married people 21,816 euros.”
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Voluntary tax return – up to four years
Good to know: If you submit your tax return voluntarily, you have four years after the end of the tax year.
You can then submit the tax return for 2022 until the end of 2026.
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