If you worked in any of these countries, you could be due a Tax Refund

Key Tax Dates and Deadlines for Germany 2024

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The tax year in Germany is the same as the calendar year. Returns are filed for each calendar year and reflect the financial statements for the business year ending in that calendar year.

Assessments are issued once the tax office has reviewed the return. See below some key tax dates and deadlines to be aware of!

Key Tax Dates and Deadlines for Germany 2024

Key Tax Dates and Deadlines

 

1 January 2024

Start of the tax year

 

10 January 2024

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10 February 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

28 February 2024

Deadline for the German employer to issue your Annual Payment Document (Lohnsteuerbescheinigung), and report the data to the tax office. 

 

10 March 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

11 April 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

10 May 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

10 June 2024

VAT monthly payment

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10 July 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

1 August 2024

Deadline to submit your tax return when you are obligated to file.

 

10 August 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

2 September 2024

2023 tax return due for those who are required to file a tax return

 

12 September 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

10 October 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

10 November 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

12 December 2024

VAT monthly payment

 

31 December 2024

Deadline for submitting 2020 income tax return for people who are not obligated to file

 

2 June 2025

2023 income tax return deadline extension for people who are obligated to file a tax return are are filing with a professional tax preparer like Taxback.

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The Average German Tax Refund is €1020

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At Taxback, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing top-tier service to clients worldwide. 

Here's why you should entrust your tax affairs to us:

  • We have 20+ years of experience, and last year we submitted more than 322,00 tax returns for our customers all over the world

  • Our tax experts will ensure you avail of every expense and relief you're entitled to

  • We'll transfer your maximum legal German income tax refund straight to your bank account anywhere in the world

  • It's a convenient online service. We do the work. You get the cash!

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About The Author

Kristina Valcheva - Digital content writer @ Taxback.com

Kristina is a digital content writer at Taxback.com. She has a strong interest in finance and technology, and her background is in media, journalism and sales.

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