Tax assessments for cash-based businesses – TaxPro guarantees: No business owner pays for an assessment!

Patricia Lederer
Jul 15
2 min read

Updated: Sep 4

Why estimates in cash operations are dangerous for entrepreneurs – and how TaxPro protects

Frankfurt am Main

July 15, 2025

Many cash-based businesses, such as restaurants, kiosks, hairdressers, and craft businesses, are familiar with this problem: The tax office estimates sales when the documentation is allegedly insufficient. This can lead to large back payments – often without any reliable evidence.

However, a major test case is currently underway before the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) that questions the legality of these blanket estimates.

Model case before the Federal Fiscal Court: A turning point for cash-based businesses

The Federal Fiscal Court is currently examining whether the tax office is entitled to apply estimates based on the so-called standard rate collection. These are flat-rate figures that the tax office uses to estimate sales in cash-based businesses.

The ruling will be groundbreaking – and there is a clear trend that these estimates are not tenable.

TaxPro offers entrepreneurs a 100% success guarantee

At TaxPro, we give entrepreneurs the security that they will not have to pay any tax assessment as long as this test case is ongoing and the legality has not been conclusively confirmed.

Our experienced tax experts will guide you step by step and enforce your rights – in court and in negotiations with the tax office.

What does this mean for you as an entrepreneur?

You don't have to rush into high estimates.
We check your documents and inform the tax office of any errors.
You will receive legal support at the highest level from nationally recognized experts.
You save time, nerves and above all money!

TaxPro – your strong partner against unfair tax assessments

We have been successfully defending clients in tax law for over 30 years. Our work has already protected many entrepreneurs from excessive tax demands.

Trust TaxPro – for security, expertise and real results.