Like the portal Steuertipps.de explained, was the EEnergy price flat rate for employees is reported as “income from non-self-employed activity”.. For self-employed people and pensioners, the EPP was paid out as “other income”.
DHowever, the payment was not made as wages for work performed, as required by the Income Tax Act (EStG). It is therefore unclear whether taxation of the EPP is even permissible.
The Münster Finance Court is now dealing with the legality of this Sample procedure (File number 14 K 1425/23). Recipients of the lump sum could benefit from the court’s decision and potentially receive money back.
Steuertipps.de therefore advises To file an objection against the tax assessment for 2022. You can use our free template use it and mention the model procedure in the justification, e.g. as in this proposal:
“Due to the proceedings pending at the Münster Finance Court (file number 14 K 1425/23) and the outstanding decision, which will also have significance for me, I request that the decision on my objection be suspended until the decision in the above-mentioned procedure.”
2023-10-15 06:15:01
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