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Tax office Hamburg-Oberalster

General information and advice from the tax office

If you use the online portal “Mein ELSTER” to electronically prepare and submit your tax return, you can also obtain general information about this.

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Detailed description

You must complete your tax returns independently and completely.
The tax office is not permitted to assist you with completing your tax return or with applications. The responsible office may only assist you with general questions. You can contact the information and reception desks at the tax offices in person.
General questions, such as basic technical information, should primarily be directed by phone to the Hamburg Telephone Service. You can reach the Hamburg Telephone Service by calling 115.
For more detailed assistance, such as completing forms, you can contact tax advisors or tax assistance organizations. These are specially trained to assist you with your tax return.
If you use the online portal "My ELSTER", you can prepare and submit your tax return electronically.
With "My ELSTER" you have a modern and reliable tool at your disposal with which you can complete your tax return securely and easily.
Use the instructions and help texts available in the portal or on the forms.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You have questions about preparing your tax return.

Documents required

No
You may need documents to prepare your tax return.
In principle, you no longer have to submit receipts and separate statements.

Please note

In addition to the information and collection points of the responsible tax office, you can also go to the information and collection points of the other Hamburg tax offices.

In the tax office that is not regionally responsible, there is no access to the procedure and inquiries about specific tax cases cannot be answered.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines for providing information related to the preparation of the tax return.


The statutory deadlines apply for the submission of tax returns.

Procedure

You use the instructions and help texts that are available to you in the online portal “My ELSTER” or on the forms.
If you have general questions about your tax return, please contact:
- By phone: to the Telephone Hamburg Service on 115
- In person: to the information and reception points of the tax offices
- In writing: via the ELSTER contact form
If you need specific support or help with your tax return, contact a tax advisor or a tax assistance association.

Processing time

The processing time for answering your questions depends on your request and the individual case.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided for advice on general questions.


You can file an appeal against your tax assessment. You will find information on your tax assessment.

Legal basis

Section 89 of the Tax Code (AO)

Address and contact information

Tax office Hamburg-Oberalster

Mon - Tue 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Fridays

Mailbox available. Oberalster tax office (Postfach 10 22 48, 20015 Hamburg); Tax Office East (Postfach 10 10 23, 20007 Hamburg). The first time the day is emptied, the date of the previous working day (Saturday not working day) is noted on the letter as receipt.

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Last updated: 29.04.2025