BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The Federal Finance Court’s decision to confirm the federal model of property tax reform is met with resistance. The Taxpayers Association of Germany and Haus & Grund Germany are planning to file a constitutional complaint to put the controversial valuation rules to the test.
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The recent decision by the Federal Finance Court (BFH) to confirm the federal model of property tax reform has caused dissatisfaction among many citizens and associations. The Taxpayers Association of Germany (BdSt) and Haus & Grund Germany have announced that they will file a constitutional complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court. They criticize that the reform has become more complex, expensive and unfair for many citizens.
The associations argue that the reform, which was originally announced as revenue-neutral, has led to significant additional burdens in many cities and municipalities. The dependence on standard land values and flat-rate net rents is particularly criticized, as these factors make properties in sought-after locations massively more expensive. Kai Warnecke, President of Haus & Grund Germany, emphasizes that property tax increasingly depends on the random land value and place of residence, which is harmful in terms of housing policy.
Reiner Holznagel, President of the BdSt, emphasizes that many taxpayers perceive the reform as an enormous burden. He demands that the Federal Constitutional Court should examine whether the federal model is compatible with the principle of equality. The associations want to prevent property tax from becoming an opaque patchwork quilt.
The BFH’s decision is respected, but not viewed as convincing. The associations are of the opinion that the constitutional review in Karlsruhe is necessary to ensure the fairness of the property tax regulations. The coming months will show whether the Federal Constitutional Court accepts the complaint and how it decides on this important matter.
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