How TaxPro successfully waived over €10,000 in late payment penalties
Initial situation: Late payment penalties accumulated over decades
The clients had been in arrears with their income taxes for a variety of reasons for years.
The tax office imposed late payment penalties for over 20 periods , which ultimately amounted to over €10,000.
This included amounts from 2004 to 2017 – many of which had long since been paid, but the surcharges remained. Enforcement was imminent.
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Strategy: TaxPro applies for equitable relief with individual case arguments
TaxPro filed an application for relief under Section 227 of the German Tax Code (AO) and argued comprehensively regarding the personal and financial situation of the clients.
The decisive factor was:
The surcharges were disproportionate to the original backlog
The tax obligations had already been largely fulfilled
Any further collection would be unfair within the meaning of the law
Result:
Full remission of more than €10,000 – retroactive
The tax office accepted all arguments put forward
All late payment penalties since 2004 have been completely waived
There are no outstanding claims
What you should take away from this:
Even tax periods dating back a long time ago can be legally reviewed and relieved
Late payment penalties are not automatic – they can be successfully waived
TaxPro has achieved complete relief in numerous cases with similar circumstances
TaxPro specializes in equitable proceedings for late payment penalties – with a 100% success rate in comparable file situations.
Do you have old notices with late payment penalties?
We will check whether a waiver is possible – and work to ensure your tax relief.
Contact us now – before new demands arise.