Are there any specific deadlines that I need to consider when filing my income tax return?
June 16, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Tatiana Herrmann
Dear tax consultant,
My name is Karl Walter and I have a question regarding the submission of my income tax declaration. I am employed and currently working on my tax declaration for the past year. I am unsure if there are specific deadlines that I need to adhere to in order to submit my tax declaration on time.
I am worried that I might be running late and could potentially have problems with the tax office as a result. I want to make sure that I do everything correctly and do not risk any penalties or delays.
Could you please explain to me what deadlines I need to consider when submitting my income tax declaration and what consequences I may face if I do not meet these deadlines? Are there any options to apply for deadline extensions if I am unable to meet them on time?
Thank you in advance for your assistance and advice.
Best regards,
Karl Walter
Dear Mr. Walter,
Thank you for your question regarding the submission of your income tax return. It is understandable that you are concerned about meeting deadlines and possible consequences. I am happy to help you clarify this.
Basically, there is a legally prescribed deadline for submitting the income tax return. For the tax year 2021, the deadline for submitting the tax return is usually July 31, 2022. If the tax return is submitted by a tax advisor or tax assistance association, the deadline can be extended.
It is important to meet this deadline, as late submission may incur late filing penalties. These penalties amount to up to 0.25 percent of the assessed tax per month of delay, but no more than 25 percent of the assessed tax. In addition, the tax office may impose fines if the tax return is not submitted on time.
If you are unable to submit the tax return on time, you have the option to request an extension. This request should be made to the tax office before the deadline. An extension is usually granted if there is a valid reason that prevented the timely submission of the tax return.
However, it is important to submit the tax return as soon as possible even with an extension to avoid further delays and possible penalties.
I hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance with your tax return, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Tatiana Herrmann
Tax advisor
