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Since the end of May 2025, the tax offices at Baden-Württemberg have been able to offer a new function for electronic tax returns.

From 08.07.2025, the tax offices at Baden-Württemberg will offer a new option for submitting tax returns electronically.

Currently, Oberfinanzdirektion is once again receiving an increasing number of reports of fake letters and emails being sent in the name of the tax administration.

Since March 17, the tax offices in Baden-Württemberg have been processing income tax returns for 2024.

Information on property tax appeals and suspension of enforcement

The 2025 income tax reduction procedure was launched on 01.10.2024, allowing employees to increase their net salary in 2025 by means of an allowance. Even simpler and more user-friendly this year!

The tax administration is taking a further step towards electronic communication with citizens in the country.

The Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe will be renamed Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg on January 1, 2025.

With the Growth Opportunities Act, the legislator has decided to introduce e-invoicing from January 1, 2025. Germany is thus following the example of other EU member states and some third countries, which are also making e-invoicing the standard for invoicing in commercial transactions.

According to a letter from the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) dated 28.06.2024, the notification obligation pursuant to Section 146a (4) of the German Fiscal Code (AO) for the use or decommissioning of electronic recording systems will come into force from 01.01.2025.

Would you like to submit an expert opinion on property tax?

Notes on the upcoming 2025 property tax assessment

In light of current events, Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe would like to point out that the tax offices at Baden-Württemberg are carrying out cash register inspections in accordance with Section 146 b AO.

The storm with flooding on August 13, 2024 caused considerable damage in parts of Baden-Württemberg (particularly in the region Karlsruhe). Repairing this damage will lead to considerable financial burdens for many taxpayers, threatening their existence.

Appraisal notices for Grundsteuer A are sent out

Information sheet on the obligation of courts and authorities to notify tax authorities in accordance with Section 116 AO in the event of facts indicating a tax offense

The Federal Ministry of Finance has published information on cross-border commuters to Switzerland during Corona.

Interesting facts about tax credit for cross-border commuters to Switzerland.

Interesting facts about the taxation procedure.

The tax office Singen generally offers trainee positions as part of a dual study program on March 1 and October 1.