The 2nd of September 2024 is fast approaching – the deadline for submitting the 2023 income tax return is ending soon. Anyone who has not yet submitted their tax return should act now to avoid unpleasant consequences such as late filing surcharges or estimates by the Finanzamt. Lexo.Tax, your reliable partner in tax matters, offers you a stress-free solution.
Urgent submission deadlines for the 2023 income tax return
The official submission deadline for the 2023 income tax return ends on 2 September 2024. This deadline shift occurs because the regular cut-off date, 31 August 2024, falls on a Saturday, meaning the deadline is pushed to the next working day in accordance with § 108 Abs. 3 der Abgabenordnung (AO) (§ 108 Para. 3 of the German Fiscal Code).
If you miss this deadline, you face significant penalties according to § 152 AO (§ 152 Fiscal Code), including a late filing surcharge. This amounts to at least 25 euros per month of delay and can total up to 25,000 euros. Furthermore, the Finanzamt can impose coercive fines (§§ 328 ff. AO) and even carry out an estimate of the tax bases (§ 162 AO), which usually results in a higher tax burden.
Deadline extension with Lexo.Tax: Your last-minute rescue
When time gets tight, Lexo.Tax is here for you. By commissioning our Lohnsteuerhilfeverein, you can extend the submission deadline for your 2023 income tax return until 2 June 2025. This extension is based on § 149 Abs. 3 AO, which allows taxpayers who engage a tax advisor or Lohnsteuerhilfeverein to submit their return significantly later.
Overview of further submission deadlines
In addition to the current deadline for the 2023 income tax return, you should also keep an eye on the upcoming submission deadlines:
Assessment Period (VZ)
Deadline (without Lexo.Tax e.V. Lohnsteuerhilfeverein)
Deadline (with Lexo.Tax e.V. Lohnsteuerhilfeverein)
2023
02.09.2024*
02.06.2025*
2024
31.07.2025
30.04.2026
2025
31.07.2026
01.03.2027*
*Shift according to § 108 Abs. 3 AO, as the deadline ends on a Saturday or Sunday.
Why Lexo.Tax as your Lohnsteuerhilfeverein?
With Lexo.Tax as your partner in tax matters, you benefit not only from an extended submission deadline but also from our comprehensive expertise. We prepare your tax return correctly and completely, utilise all possible tax advantages, and avoid unnecessary costs. Our tax experts take over the complete processing of your tax return, check the tax assessment (Steuerbescheid), and handle all necessary applications – so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Act now!
Use the remaining time until 2 September 2024 to tackle your 2023 income tax return. If you need support or would like to benefit from the deadline extension, book an online appointment with us today. This way, you avoid stress and secure the best possible tax advice.
Trust Lexo.Tax – your reliable partner for a stress-free and successful tax return.
**Note
**This article serves for general information and was carefully prepared by the Lexo.Tax editorial team. Personal tax advice can only be provided within the framework of a membership with Lexo.Tax – and exclusively within the legally permitted scope according to § 4 Nr. 11 StBerG (Tax Consultancy Act).