Income tax return, scope of advice from the tax office

Citizens must fill out electronic tax returns or applications in Mein ELSTER carefully and completely and submit them electronically. Tax return forms and application forms must be filled out carefully and completely and signed by the citizen, in the case of spouses or life partners by both.

Information on the various details can be found in Mein ELSTER or in the instructions for the income tax return and on the application forms. To answer general questions, you can either contact the information and acceptance point of the tax office in person or contact the responsible tax office by telephone and in writing.

Comprehensive assistance in filling out declarations and applications in Mein ELSTER and the complete filling out of declaration forms and application forms are not part of the scope of services provided by the tax office. Advice that goes beyond answering questions is the task of the tax advisory professions and income tax assistance associations and may not be provided by the tax office.