Check your tax assessment: What you should pay attention to

Check your tax assessment: What you should pay attention to

After you have submitted your tax return, you will receive the tax assessment. It is important to review this carefully as you only have one month to file an appeal. The tax return should be done regularly in order to collect receipts and organize documents. This makes the process easier and ensures that you have all the necessary evidence to hand when the tax office requests it. Various costs can be deducted, including advertising costs or household-related services.

The structure of the tax assessment is structured. At the top left you will find your identification number, which is always used for tax-related applications. The date on which the tax office sent the notice is at the top right. The recipient's address details are located on the left under the identification number. The content of the notice is summarized on the right under the date, including a list of tax items such as income tax, solidarity surcharge and church tax.

It is essential to check the notice carefully as it contains important information about tax calculation. The result is shown in a table on the right, which breaks down how the tax office determines your tax. It is advisable to review the decision carefully, especially if the result differs from your expectations. The tax administration for North Rhine-Westphalia recommends checking the notice from back to front, as explanations can be found there.

If there are discrepancies between your information and the notice, you should consider contacting the tax office by telephone. Possible objections must be submitted in writing within one month. Even if your details have been accepted, it is important to check the notice for personal details and bank details, especially if a refund is being made. The United Income Tax Assistance recommends carefully checking the second page of the notice, where all income is listed.