The Finanzämter in Baden-Württemberg are central institutions for tax administration in the state. They are responsible for determining and collecting various taxes such as income tax, wage tax, corporation tax, sales tax and real estate transfer tax. In addition, they support the municipalities in the assessment and collection of trade tax and property tax as well as the religious communities levying church tax in the church tax[1].
The main mission of the Finanzämter is to collect taxes efficiently and support taxpayers. Values such as transparency, efficiency and customer proximity are central to ensuring fair and equitable tax administration.
The Finanzämter are committed to a digital transformation to improve service for citizens. The introduction of digital tools such as ELSTER and the tax chatbot increases efficiency and reduces administrative effort. These measures contribute to sustainability by saving resources and reducing environmental impact through less paper consumption.
Overall, the Finanzämter in Baden-Württemberg offer comprehensive services aimed at making tax administration modern and user-friendly.
