Bremen: Longest waiting times for tax notices across Germany!

Bremen: Longest waiting times for tax notices across Germany!

Bremen and Bremerhaven show a regrettable priority in the current analysis of the processing times of tax assessments in Germany. According to the latest data, which was provided by the Buten , the average waiting time for a tax decision in the region is almost 53 days. Above all, the Bremen tax office seems to be after the processing of tax returns, while Bremerhaven works a little faster.

In the annual report of the federal taxpayer, it becomes clear that Bremen, with 52.8 days, does not take last place only thanks to a minor improvement compared to the previous year. For 2024, the processing time of the tax notices in Lower Saxony was 44.4 days - a drastic reduction of almost ten days compared to 2023. Lower Saxony also pushed ahead in the ranking to ninth position, like the Tagesschau reported.

positive trends despite delays

It is particularly surprising that the processing time in Bremen in 2024 was shorter than in the previous year. A positive trend is to aim to achieve the goal of increasing digital processing of tax returns faster. Nevertheless, it should not be overlooked that with average up to 80 days, the total processing time of the tax returns in Bremen is anything but contemporary. In the national average, this is around 51 days, which shows that there is still a lot of air upwards in Bremen, as on Haufe is.

In a nationwide comparison, it turns out that Thuringia has an average of 39.1 days the fastest editing, while the Saarland is at the end of this ranking with 53.8 days. The evaluations refer to income tax returns that were submitted by the end of 2024. For citizens in Bremen, this means that patience is still in demand.

impressions and challenges

The current situation raises questions: How long do the Bremeners continue to wait for their tax assessment? Are there strategic approaches to shorten the processing times? Experience shows that many taxpayers have almost resigned and patience is put to the test. The goal should be to make the processes more efficient and thus increase the satisfaction of citizens.

The situation in Bremen remains tense, while Lower Saxony successfully works on its efficiency. It remains to be hoped that the Hanseatic city will soon benefit from the positive developments and that tax waiting times can be attributed to acceptable level.