Since the last reform, there has been a lot of discussion about property taxes. All
Landowner had to in the course of this a new property tax return hand over. New rates will apply from 2025.
Real estate tax is a mandatory levy. If this is not paid, fines will follow. It doesn’t matter if you missed the deadline or don’t have enough money to pay the amount. After the term has expired, the tax authorities may charge a late payment surcharge of at least 25 euros per month. However, this is not a must and many states do without it. In most states, as a defaulter you will only receive a reminder letter.
If you do not comply with the payment terms, a late payment fee will be charged. The amount of the surcharge depends on the amount of the property tax. For every month that you have not paid property tax, one percent is added to the property tax amount. The late payment surcharge and the property tax due must be paid within two weeks. If this does not happen, the Tax Authorities can impose a penalty. Here you should expect to pay several hundred euros. Maximum possible the tax office Ask 25,000 euros.
If you also miss this deadline, an estimate will be made. Tax officials estimate the living space based on information about the home. Keep in mind that an estimate will usually be in favor of the tax authorities. Ultimately, the Tax Authorities may estimate 250 square meters instead of the actual 150 square meters, because it contains laundry rooms or basement areas, for example. Because the Tax Authorities do not have a map of your home, they cannot know that this is not living space. The result: from 2025 onwards you will pay considerably more property tax than necessary.
Pay property taxes – adhere to deadlines
Property taxes are usually paid quarterly. Certain deadlines apply for this Property Tax Act (GrStG) in paragraph 28 are determined.
You must pay the property tax annually on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
If the annual amount does not exceed 15 euros, the property tax is paid in full for the entire year on August 15. If the amount does not exceed 30 euros, you can pay half of the amount on February 15 and August 15. However, this must be coordinated with your community in advance.