Find your own tax number - how it works
Finding your own tax number is often relevant when it comes to filing a tax return. This practical tip shows you how easy it is to find out this 13-digit number.
Find out your own tax number: ask the tax office
A tax number is assigned by the respective tax office and can change with a move, since your current tax office is then no longer responsible. The tax number is 13 digits long, with the first 4 digits representing the Federal Tax Office. The tax number can be easily found in a variety of ways. For example, you can request the number directly from your local tax office:
- Before the tax office employee can provide you with your tax number, you usually have to provide your full name, address and sometimes your date of birth.
- The employee will then clarify further questions with you and give you information about your tax number.
Another option: Check documents
An equally easy way is to read the tax number on your documents. To find the number here as quickly as possible, please note the following:
- Your tax number is noted on every letter you receive from the tax office. If you have one. If this is not the case, you should apply for a tax number at the tax office.
- Look for the keyword "tax number" on the documents at the top. You can find the tax number on the last income tax notice, for example. There it is at the top left.
- In addition, you can often find the tax number on your pay slip, income tax card or similar documents.
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