Since February 2022, the Federal Government (Bundesregierung) and the Federal Council (Bundesrat) have been debating the draft law for the Fourth Corona Tax Relief Act. On 19th May 2022, the Fourth Corona Tax Relief Act was now passed in the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) by the coalition and with the consent of the CDU. In addition to further support measures to cope with Corona, the law also included new deadlines for the submission of current and future tax returns.
Deadline: October 31, 2022
If you have to file a tax return, this year you should note 31st October 2022, instead of 31st July 2022, for the submission. Until then, you have time to submit your documents for the tax return 2021 to your relevant tax office.
Taxpayers who use the services of a tax advisor will also be given more time. For them, the deadline for the tax year 2020 is extended again from 31st May 2022, to 31st August 2022. For the tax return 2021, the deadline has also already been set for 31st August 2023.
Those who file their tax returns voluntarily can, as before, take their time until 31st December 2025.
Deadlines for filing your tax returns have been changed due to Corona:
| If you… | … submit your tax return voluntarily: |
… must submit a tax return (with a tax adviser) |
|---|---|---|
| For the tax year 2020 | 31.12.2024 | 31.10.2021 (31.05.2022) |
| For the tax year 2021 | 31.12.2025 | 31.10.2022 (31.08.2023) |
| For the tax year 2022 | 31.12.2026 | 30.09.2023 (31.07.2024) |
| For the tax year 2023 | 31.12.2027 | 31.08.2024 (31.05.2025 |
In our blog you will find more information on the topic of tax returns:
- Missed the deadline? This is how you can apply for a deadline extension!
- Short-time allowance (Kurzarbeitergeld): Obligation to file a tax return
- We help during the Corona crisis
- Cheating while doing your German tax return
- Why should I submit a tax return in Germany?
- File an objection to the tax assessment notice (Steuerbescheid)
Greetings!,
I am Parina Kunjilana Nandakumar , this is my first time applying for tax return so i dont understand many of the things .I dont have the year end tax statement from my company .
kindly help me through this.
With regards
Parina Kunjilana Nandakumar
Hello Parina,
if you have any questions about using SteuerGo, our customer service will be happy to help you at hilfe(at)steuergo.de.
Please understand that for legal reasons we are not allowed to give individual tax advice. Please contact a tax advisor or lawyer in tax matters in your area for binding information.
Yours sincerely
Thilo Rudolph
SteuerGo.de
Hello,
I don’t know whether I’m entitled for a tax return. I didn’t have a job between September 2020 and Juin 2022.
Regards,
Alpha
Hi Alpha,
Thank you for your message.
As a rule, people who have income and pay taxes are eligible for a tax refund. However, every case is different.
We would kindly ask you to contact our customer support team directly at hilfe@steuergo.de. Our colleagues will be able to answer your questions promptly.
Please note that for legal reasons, we may not provide any individual tax advice.
Kind regards,
Your SteuerGo Team
Dear SteuerGo
I am from Bremen. I still have to submit my tax returns for the year 2020 and 2021. I think I have already missed the deadline. But I heard I can still submit till 1st Nov 2022 since there is a holiday in Bremen on 31 Oct 2022. Is this true? Can I submit my tax returns for 2020 and 2021 till 1st Nov 2022?
Hi Muhammad,
Thank you for your message.
Please contact our customer support team directly at hilfe@steuergo.de. Our colleagues will be able to answer your questions about deadlines promptly.
Please note that for legal reasons, we may not provide any individual tax advice.
Kind regards,
Your SteuerGo Team