Property tax: New test case Federal Fiscal Court

Following a controversial ruling by the Hessian Fiscal Court, a new test case on property tax is going before the Federal Fiscal Court. What this means for you - read now on PepperPapers.de!
Published by Patricia Lederer 16.04.2025 um 02:56 Uhr

Property tax again – and yet another test case!

Two months ago, the Hessian Finance Court caused quite a stir with its ruling on the new property tax. The core statement: the reform was in order, as property owners were “rich enough” to bear the new tax burden in case of doubt.

However, the court was apparently not entirely sure itself – and allowed an appeal against its own judgment.

Now it’s official: the appeal has been lodged!

The plaintiff took advantage of this opportunity and lodged an appeal with the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH). One thing is certain: another test case against property tax has been launched!

The case is now being reviewed by the highest court – and this is also increasing the pressure on politicians and administrators to ensure that the reform is legally sound and fair.

What does that mean for you?

  • The chances of success for a fundamental review of the reform are increasing.
  • If you have filed an appeal via PepperPapers.de, you will automatically remain in the game.
  • You don’t have to do anything else – we’ll keep you up to date.

Not in yet? Join in now!

If you already have your assessment notice and have doubts about the valuation or calculation – take the opportunity. At www.pepperpapers.de you can download your property tax legal documents in a legally secure way.

All the background to the new process can be found in the new YouTube video. It’s worth watching!

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Patricia Lederer
Author and managing director of PepperPapers

Patricia Lederer is a specialist lawyer for tax law, commercial and corporate law. Lederer specializes in national and international tax law and criminal tax law. She works in the areas of tax audits, tax investigations and represents clients in court proceedings before the tax courts nationwide, the Federal Fiscal Court, the Federal Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
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