Extension of deadline for submitting income tax returns
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Steuern und Abgaben
Procedure
If it is not possible for you to meet the filing deadline for the respective assessment period, you can apply to your tax office for an extension of the deadline. Requests for extension of the deadline must be submitted in writing only to the relevant tax office, stating valid reasons. Requests must be sent in writing by mail or fax.
No deadline extensions will be granted by telephone.
Those who use the Elster procedure can also submit a deadline extension via ELStER.
Legal bases
More information
Requests for extensions of the deadline should be addressed to the tax office where the person making the request is held for tax purposes.
