In its decision of 25.04.2018, the Federal Fiscal Court’s 9th Senate voiced “serious doubts” as regards the constitutionality of the interest rate charged on tax arrears. The Federal Ministry of Finance’s now instructs tax offices to grant the suspension of the execution for all interest assessments which are based on sec 238 General Fiscal Code. However, this only applies for interest periods as of April 2015. Moreover, taxpayers must first appeal against the interest assessment and apply for the suspension.
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