Tax notice: Processing times for tax offices in Germany 2023 - New property tax slows down processes, effects of the corona pandemic.

Tax notice: Processing times for tax offices in Germany 2023 - New property tax slows down processes, effects of the corona pandemic.

According to a report from www.br.de, the processing times for tax returns have increased again. This circumstance is primarily attributed to the additional burden on the tax offices caused by the new property tax, numerous deadline extensions since the 2020 tax year and the start of Corona aid. The tax administration and tax advisors in particular are affected by the extra work.

New property tax slows down the tax offices:
The introduction of the new property tax has placed an additional burden on the tax offices and led to longer processing times for tax returns. The numerous deadline extensions since the 2020 tax year and the start of Corona aid have also contributed to delays.

Impact on the market and the financial industry:
The longer processing times for tax returns have an impact on taxpayers who expect a refund. In the 2023 tax year, it took an average of almost 57 days for taxpayers to receive a refund, a delay of three days compared to the previous year. These delays could impact the market for tax advisory services as increasing workloads may lead to bottlenecks and longer waiting times.

Zwiesel tax office once again number one in Bavaria:
The Zwiesel tax office with its Viechtach branch has once again defended its top spot in the queue, with a processing time of less than 34 days. The different processing times in the tax offices can have an impact on taxpayers, especially with regard to possible extensions of deadlines and penalties for late submission.

Corona pandemic is still causing delays:
The effects of the corona pandemic on tax offices are still being felt, as some processes have been delayed and processing tax returns is taking additional time. From the 2025 assessment period, the old and shorter submission deadlines from before the Corona change will apply again, which could probably lead to a normalization of processing times.

Overall, it appears that the longer processing times for tax returns are caused by various factors and can have an impact on the market for tax services. It remains to be seen whether the situation will return to normal in the coming years.