Apply for a reduction in dog tax
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Steuern und Abgaben
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Hobby und Freizeit
Procedure
Applications can be submitted as follows:
Online
- You can submit your application online using the online platform "My ELSTER". You can find the link under "Further information" - "Online service".
- This requires a one-off registration in "My ELSTER" or a login without registration using the activated online ID function (eID) of your ID card.
In writing
- You can submit the application informally in writing.
Legal bases
More information
If the conditions for a tax reduction are no longer met, you are obliged to inform the Bremen tax office of this within 2 weeks of the conditions no longer being met.
A reduction is not possible because you do not have the necessary financial means to keep the dog.
However, you can apply for a deferral (payment in installments) if there is considerable hardship, for example in the case of a temporary financial emergency that you did not cause yourself. A deferral is only granted on application. The application must be justified. The current financial circumstances must be disclosed in the application.
You can also apply for a (partial) remission of the dog tax, for example because you have a low income. In this case, you must submit proof of income and state the monthly funds available for living expenses.
A remission granted once and a deferral granted once are only valid for the year in question.
