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"Christmas peace" for tax debtors in Brandenburg

The "Christmas truce" is a tradition of the tax offices in the state. Delinquent taxpayers in Brandenburg do not have to expect their tax debt to be enforced from December 22nd to 29th. Finance Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) explained on Friday in Potsdam: honest taxpayers can "trust that tax...

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Finances - "Christmas peace" for tax debtors in Brandenburg

The"Christmas truce" is a tradition of the tax offices in the state. Delinquent taxpayers in Brandenburg do not have to expect their tax debt to be enforced from December 22nd to 29th. Finance Minister Katrin Lange (SPD) explained on Friday in Potsdam: honest taxpayers can "trust that tax arrears will be collected consistently by the tax offices. Anything else would be unfair. ... But arrears are not enforced under the Christmas tree." Exceptions are only made if there would otherwise be a risk of a definitive tax loss, for example due to the statute of limitations.

The practice in the federal states varies. In Berlin, for example, defaulting taxpayers cannot hope for "Christmas peace". According to the Senate Finance Administration, the enforcement of claims continues there.

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  1. During the holidays, Katrin Lange, the Finance Minister of Brandenburg and a member of the SPD, assured honest taxpayers that their finances will not be affected by the "Christmas truce" at the Tax Office, ensuring a peaceful Christmas.
  2. Despite the "Christmas peace" at the Tax Office in Brandenburg, the Tax Office in neighboring federal state of Berlin continues to enforce tax debts during the holidays, following a different policy.
  3. As part of the "Christmas truce" at the Tax Office in Brandenburg, Katrin Lange mentioned that there would be exceptions to the rule only if the enforcement of tax debts would result in a significant financial loss, such as the expiration of the statute of limitations.
  4. The SPD in the state of Brandenburg appreciates the financial relief provided by the "Christmas truce" at the Tax Office, and it aligns with the party's commitment to promote fairness and compassion in financial matters, like steering policies towards a more equitable tax system in the region of Brandenburg.

Source: www.stern.de

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