Victory in Combat Against Tax Evasion
The Baden-Württemberg Tax Administration concluded a remarkable year in 2024, processing a record 4.7 million income tax returns and collecting over 96 billion euros in total tax revenue.
In a significant achievement, the tax offices managed to reduce the average processing time for income tax returns to 50 days, a decrease from 63 days in 2023. This improvement was accompanied by an increase in the automated processing rate, which rose to almost 16 percent.
The 'Tax Makes School' project, an initiative led by the tax offices, continued to gain momentum, although its inception date remains undetermined. This project aims to support education in the region, highlighting the tax administration's commitment to giving back to the community.
The success in 2024 was not limited to efficiency improvements. The tax administration also took significant strides in combating tax fraud and money laundering. A new cross-departmental investigation unit was established to strengthen efforts against tax evasion and money laundering. This unit, along with the Special Unit for Tax Oversight (SUTO), reported a record result of 38.8 million euros and 366 million euros, respectively.
Senior Finance President Bernd Kraft commended the employees of the tax offices for their outstanding job in 2024. He noted their significant case clearance while also intensifying additional work such as the 'Tax Makes School' project. Financial Secretary Gisela Splett echoed these sentiments, stating that the tax administration is a well-functioning part of the public administration, with faster processing times and a consistent approach to combating tax fraud.
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To delve deeper into the financial details of the Baden-Württemberg Tax Administration, a downloadable Balance Sheet for the year 2024 is available as a PDF document.
As we move forward, the Baden-Württemberg Tax Administration continues to strive for excellence in service and commitment to the community. With its focus on efficiency, combating tax fraud, and supporting local education, the tax administration is poised for another successful year.
