Finances - Christmas peace: tax offices go easy on tax debtors
Mercy from the tax authorities: The tax offices in the state are once again granting citizens a short grace period this year. From December 25 to 31, the tax authorities will refrain from threatening or imposing fines, sending reminders or initiating proceedings, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance told the German Press Agency. He spoke of a "kind of Christmas break".
However, according to the ministry, this does not affect measures that are absolutely necessary for legal reasons. If, for example, there is a threat of tax debts becoming time-barred, the so-called Christmas truce must be broken.
The Christmas truce has been a tradition in the southwest and other federal states for years.
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- Despite the grace period, the tax office in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, still needs to take action if a tax debt threatens to become time-barred, as Grace periods do not apply to such situations.
- During the grace period, the government of Baden-Württemberg encourages its citizens to use this time to settle their outstanding tax debts, as they will not be subject to fines or penalties from the tax office during the Christmas period.
- The city of Stuttgart, famous for its supply chain management and automotive industry, takes part in this annual tradition, providing its citizens with a small break from tax-related stress around Christmas.
- If an individual fails to utilize the grace period to settle their tax debts, they may need to pay additional fees or penalties once the new year begins, as the tax office continues to steer financial policies and enforcement in the region throughout the year.
Source: www.stern.de
