Did you receive a property tax assessment notice? Our new PepperPapers roadmap walks you through the entire legal process for challenging the municipality—from filing an objection to filing a model lawsuit with the administrative court, all the way to filing a complaint regarding the hearing and a constitutional complaint. This way, you’ll always know what your next possible step is and which template you can use for it.
Several municipalities in Baden-Württemberg are urging property owners to withdraw their property tax appeals. However, the legal proceedings have not yet been concluded. Why the timing of these letters raises questions, and what property owners should know now.
The Federal Fiscal Court has published the full reasoning behind its ruling on property tax. Only now can the previously announced constitutional complaints be filed. Why July 2, 2026, is more important than the May 20 press release, and what this means for property owners.
The BFH has dismissed the complaints against the Baden-Württemberg property tax model. However, the reasons for the judgment are still missing. Why the proceedings are by no means over and why owners should secure their rights now.
Missed the deadline at the tax office? Many people believe that everything is lost. But under certain circumstances, you can still save your rights with a reinstatement. Find out when this is possible and why you should act quickly now.
A shock call - and suddenly €50,000 is gone. This is exactly what happened to one woman. The tax office says: it's your own fault. But now the Federal Fiscal Court is deciding whether you can deduct this loss from your taxes. Find out here why you should definitely lodge an appeal now.
Numerous test cases on property tax are currently pending at the Federal Fiscal Court and constitutional complaints are being lodged in Karlsruhe. You can find out why the legal situation is still open and how you can appeal here.
The contribution notices from the employers' liability insurance associations are currently out - and many are simply paying. However, the figures often do not match the payroll accounting. This is where you lose money. Find out when you should definitely lodge an objection and how you can do it yourself in just a few minutes.
The property tax has reached the last instance: The constitutional complaint against the federal model is now before the Federal Constitutional Court. At the same time, new test cases are pending at the BFH. Why you should definitely keep your case open now.
The Federal Fiscal Court has published the full reasons for its judgment on property tax. This paves the way for a constitutional complaint. Affected property owners want to appeal to the Federal Constitutional Court - supported by the Taxpayers' Association and Haus & Grund.
Since January 2026, many municipalities have been sending out new property tax assessments. Even if an objection has already been lodged or a complaint filed, the following applies: every new notice must be challenged again, otherwise it will become final.
Inheritance tax is the subject of a new political debate while the Federal Constitutional Court reviews the current rules. Why political reform plans cannot anticipate the ruling and why an appeal can be important now.
