If you worked in Germany, you may be entitled to a refund of part of the taxes you paid. The tax recovery process can seem complicated, but by following a few simple steps, you can get the money you’re entitled to. In this article, we will detail the steps required to recover taxes from Germany and how Lucicosm Mediere can help you in this process.
1. Gather the necessary documents
The first step in tax recovery is to gather all the necessary documents. These include:
- Lohnsteuerbescheinigung: The salary tax certificate issued by your employer at the end of the tax year.
- Salary certificates (Gehaltsabrechnungen): Salary slips for each month you worked.
- Bescheinigung EU/EWR: EU/EEA certificate confirming income from other countries.
- Proof of deductible expenses: Bills for medical expenses, insurance, transportation, etc.
2. Complete the tax declaration form
The next step is to fill in the tax declaration form (Einkommensteuererklärung). You can download this form from the website of the German tax authorities (Finanzamt) or fill it out online. It is important to provide correct and complete information to avoid delays or refusals.
3. Submit the tax return
After you have completed the tax declaration form, you must submit it to the Finanzamt in the region where you worked. You can mail the form or file it online if you use tax filing software.
4. Awaiting tax decision (Steuerbescheid)
After you have submitted your tax return, the Finanzamt will analyze the documents and send you a tax decision (Steuerbescheid). This will contain information about the amount of money you will receive back or, in rare cases, about any additional payment amounts.
5. I receive the money in the account
After you have received the tax decision, the amount of money recovered will be transferred to your bank account. This process usually takes a few weeks, but may vary depending on the workload of the Finanzamt.
How Lucicosm Mediere can help you
The tax recovery process can be complex and time-consuming. Lucicosm Mediere, in partnership with UnionTax, offers comprehensive consulting and support services for tax recovery in Germany. Our team of experts can help you with:
- Document verification: We make sure that you have all the necessary documents and that they are filled in correctly.
- Completing and submitting the tax return: We take care of the entire process of completing and submitting the tax return form.
- Communication with tax authorities: We handle any requests or clarifications from the Finanzamt.
- Process monitoring: We keep you updated on the status of the tax recovery process and offer you support at any time.
For more information about our services and to start the tax recovery process, we invite you to visit our tax recovery page.