Change to the church tax deduction when leaving the church

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

There are no deadlines.

How long does it take to process

The obligation to pay church tax ends at the end of the calendar month in which the declaration of leaving the church became effective.
Example: If you leave the church on July 4, you no longer have to pay church tax from August 1.

What are the costs?

Whether and to what extent fees are charged for the withdrawal depends on the fee regulations of the competent authority in the respective federal state. The tax authorities do not charge any fees.