Income tax: Here, the tax office is taking a very close look at the 2025 tax return.
Many tax returns are processed automatically. However, in some cases, the tax office is particularly critical. When taxpayers should anticipate unpleasant inquiries.
In Germany, taxpayers are no longer required to submit receipts and documents with their tax returns, but there are exceptions. The tax authority in North Rhine-Westphalia (Finanzverwaltung NRW) recommends submitting documents in 16 specific cases to speed up processing and tax refunds. These cases include new pension contributions, significant donations, alimony payments, applications for unlimited tax liability, and reduced taxation of severance payments.
The tax authority provides a list of "significant facts" that require documentation, which is similar to a list used in Bavaria.
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