Hamburg-Barmbek-Uhlenhorst tax office
ELStAM, employees, tax brackets for registered civil partnerships
The Federal Constitutional Court ruled on May 7, 2013 (Az .: 2 BvR 909/06 et al.) That the unequal treatment of registered civil partnerships and marriages in the case of spouse splitting is unconstitutional. The Income Tax Act has been changed accordingly...
The Federal Constitutional Court ruled on May 7, 2013 (Az .: 2 BvR 909/06 et al.) That the unequal treatment of registered civil partnerships and marriages in the case of spouse splitting is unconstitutional.
The Income Tax Act has been changed accordingly, so that registered partners can now opt for one of the tax class combinations III / V, IV / IV or IV / IV with a factor when deducting income tax. However, it is also possible to remain in tax class I.
Since the law introducing the right to marry for persons of the same sex (marriage opening law) came into force on October 1, 2017, same-sex couples can no longer enter into a civil partnership, but instead marry. Furthermore, since October 1st, 2017, it has been possible to convert a registered civil partnership into a marriage.
For further information on the possible tax classes and their combinations see links.
Important notes
Documents required
Form 'Application for tax class change for spouses and civil partners' with tax identification number and signature of both civil partners. This can be submitted as follows:
- In writing (by letter) with a civil partnership certificate (a copy is sufficient)
- In person: with civil partnership certificate (original) and identity paper
- By proxy: with civil partnership certificate (original), identity paper of the proxy and written power of attorney.
Note: If the application form is signed by both partners, only one partner needs to be present for a personal application.
Please note
- The tax office is responsible for changes and entries in the ELStAM database.
- Hamburg citizens can contact any regional tax office in Hamburg for ELStAM matters.
- The registration offices are still responsible for changing the civil status data in the population register.
Procedure & Fees
Fees
No
Legal notes
Legal basis
Section 2 (8) and Section 38b of the Income Tax Act (EStG)
Downloads & Links
Forms and downloads
Related services
- Conversion of a civil partnership into a marriage
- ELStAM, employees, change of tax class for spouses and life partners
- ELStAM, general information on tax classes and combinations
Links on the Internet
Address and contact information
Address
Hamburg-Barmbek-Uhlenhorst tax office
Hamburger Straße 23 22083 Hamburg
Phone
Opening hours
Mon - Tue 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Fridays
Facility info
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Postfach 76 03 60, 22053 Hamburg. Den Zugang zum Finanzamt sowie einen Briefkasten finden Sie im 1. Stock des Einkaufszentrums Hamburger Meile (früher: EKZ Hamburger Straße).Der Nachtbriefkasten des Finanzamts ist nunmehr an der Ecke Humboldtstraße/Center-Anlieferstraße (wenige Meter neben der Parkhaus-Einfahrt).Den Briefkasten im 1. OG des Einkaufszentrums können Sie während der Öffnungszeiten des Centers selbstverständlich weiterhin benutzen.
Public transport
U3 / buses 25/37/172/173 Mundsburg
Last updated: 23.04.2024