Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants to hold talks with the federal states this week in order to extend the deadline for submitting the property tax return.
“So that people don’t default, it might be advisable to be realistic,” said Lindner on RTL/ntv’s “Frühstart” program, adding: “My offer to the countries is to decide together, the people to give a little more time.”
So far, only between a quarter and a third of those affected have made the declarations. There were software problems. In some cases, however, people also felt very strongly challenged. “Some people, maybe older people, pensioners, are overwhelmed by the property tax,” says Lindner.
He suggested a “manageable period” of “not many months” for the extension of the deadline. Property tax returns are currently due no later than October 31st.
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