🤓 You’ve reviewed your tax assessment and noticed a mistake? Then you have the right to file an appeal. This ensures that your tax notice is accurate.
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You can file an informal appeal by email or letter – within one month.
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Key info to include: your personal data, the date of the notice, your tax number, and a clear explanation.
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We provide templates and sample wording to help you write your appeal easily.
🚀 Your Guide
How do I appeal my tax assessment?
You can submit an appeal informally – ideally by email or letter. Which format is preferred can depend on your tax office or individual caseworker. If unsure, call your local tax office for confirmation.
⚠️ Important: The appeal must be submitted within one month of receiving your tax notice.
💡 This article includes step-by-step instructions and sample texts.
What information must be included in the appeal?
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Your name and address
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Your tax number or tax identification number
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The date of the tax assessment
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A clear statement that you are appealing
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Your justification
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Your signature (for a letter)
How do I write an appeal via email?
Subject: Appeal against tax assessment [TAX YEAR] dated [DATE]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hereby appeal against the tax assessment for [TAX YEAR] dated [DATE] in the prescribed form and within the deadline.
Justification: [YOUR JUSTIFICATION FOR THE APPEAL]
Tax number: [YOUR TAX NUMBER]
Tax identification number: [YOUR TAX ID]
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the following telephone number:
[YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER].
Kind regards,
[YOUR NAME]
💡 You can include your mailing address either under your name or in your email signature to ensure the tax office can contact you by post.
How do I write an appeal via letter?
Sender:
[NAME]
[STREET]
[POSTAL CODE, CITY]
Recipient:
Tax Office [NAME]
[STREET]
[POSTAL CODE, CITY]
Tax Number: [INSERT TAX NUMBER]
Tel.: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]
Subject: Appeal against tax assessment [TAX YEAR] dated [DATE]
I hereby appeal against the tax assessment for [TAX YEAR] dated [DATE] in the prescribed form and within the deadline.
Justification: [YOUR JUSTIFICATION FOR THE APPEAL]
Tax number: [YOUR TAX NUMBER]
Tax identification number: [YOUR TAX ID]
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the telephone number provided above.
Kind regards,
[YOUR NAME AND YOUR SIGNATURE]
Place, Date: [PLACE, DATE]
Here you can find the german sample template as a PDF for download: Einspruch.pdf
Sample wording for the justification
Example 1:
The assessment appears to contain an error in the calculation of deductible job-related expenses. I reported higher expenses in my tax return, which were not taken into account. I’m including the relevant receipts.
Example 2:
In my view, the self-employment income has been calculated incorrectly. The amounts I declared do not match the figures listed in the notice. Please correct the assessment based on the attached documents.
Example 3:
The special expenses stated in my tax return were not fully recognized, in my opinion. Please review the attached documents.
ℹ️ All information in this article is provided without guarantee. If you are unsure, consult a tax advisor for personal advice.
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