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The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg (OFD) is a central state intermediate authority in the area of tax administration. It was founded in 1826 as the tax directorate of the Grand Duchy of Baden and has since developed continuously. Since 2005, the OFD has been the only intermediate authority of the tax administration in Baden-Württemberg and since 2008 a purely state authority[1][3].
The OFD exercises service and technical supervision over 65 tax offices and six state building authorities. Its main tasks include tax collection, the administration of tax matters and supporting the tax offices in their work. The authority also offers digital services such as the ELSTER program for electronic tax returns[2][3].
The mission of the OFD is to ensure a citizen-friendly and fair tax administration. It attaches great importance to transparency, efficiency and customer satisfaction. The OFD strives to simplify and improve the tax affairs of citizens in Baden-Württemberg[3].
The OFD is committed to data protection and accessibility. It is working to make its forms and services accessible and provides information on important topics such as fraud protection[2][4]. In addition, the OFD attaches great importance to the digital transformation in order to improve efficiency and service for citizens[5].
The OFD is divided into four main departments: Tax Department, Department of Organization, Personnel and Budget (OPH), IT Department and Abteilung Bundesbau Baden-Württemberg. It employs approximately and is represented at the Karlsruhe, Stuttgart and Freiburg locations[5].
The Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg is an important part of the financial administration in Baden-Württemberg and plays a central role in the implementation of tax policy measures in the state.
