electricityand energy tax refunds for 2023: online submissions at customs, tax waivers available for various businesses, farmers, and individuals by year-end
As the end of the year draws near, it's important to be aware of the deadline for submitting applications for electricity and energy tax relief in 2023. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this relief, provided by the Main Customs Office Münster.
The customs office is responsible for the collection and relief of electricity and energy tax, as well as tobacco, alcohol, and motor vehicle tax. For those interested in applying for relief, the deadline is at the end of the current calendar year.
To submit an application, private individuals require an ELSTER certificate, a BundID, or an online ID, while companies can use all the services of the portal with an ELSTER business certificate. Applications can only be submitted through the customs portal at www.zoll-portal.de.
Applicants are guided through the application process online, where they will find information on relief opportunities and requirements. Private households, companies that consume a lot of energy for production, the agricultural and forestry sector, and individuals with a CHP or photovoltaic system can benefit from these relief opportunities, as outlined by the Energy or Electricity Tax Act.
Last year, the Main Customs Office Münster refunded over 33 million euros in electricity tax to producing companies and farmers in the district. In total, the customs office collected 150 billion euros in taxes for the federal budget, with 2.2 billion euros collected by the Main Customs Office Münster.
It's important to note that the deadline for submitting applications is firm and cannot be extended. For further questions, contact the Main Customs Office Münster at [email protected] or 0251/4814-1231.
The customs office manages various tax reliefs, and more information can be found on their main website at www.zoll.de. A notice can be issued digitally or by post, but is usually only issued if a different amount is paid out than the one applied for.
The search results do not provide information about the person who is the head of the tax exemption department at the main customs office Münster. However, the customs office is responsible for these matters nationwide.
If you're considering applying for electricity and energy tax relief, be sure to submit your application before the end of the year to take advantage of this opportunity.
