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Glossary · Objection / appeal

Einspruch

The formal, free objection against a tax assessment or other decision, due within one month.

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An Einspruch must be in writing or via ELSTER and should say which notice you object to. Reasons can follow later, but the deadline cannot be extended.

Filing an objection does not stop the payment obligation automatically. For that, you need a separate application for suspension (Aussetzung der Vollziehung).

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