Property tax chaos: Millions do not know what to pay!

Property tax chaos: Millions do not know what to pay!

In Berlin, the upcoming reform of property tax causes unrest among property owners. According to the owner association Haus und Grund, around 90 percent of households are still unclear about how much property tax will be in the house next year. Association President Kai Warnecke calls this situation "absurd" and speaks of "real state failure", especially since the state has been working on the reform for almost six years. The uncertainty means that millions of households have to expect significantly higher costs, which in extreme cases could be over 1,000 euros per year.

The property tax is one of the most important sources of income for the municipalities, but the amount varies strongly and depends not only on the property, but also on the place of residence. The municipal lifting rate crucial for how much is ultimately paid - the amounts of EUR 100 to 1,000 euros a year fluctuate for houses that are assessed equally in different municipalities. A detailed analysis of the situation and possible effects was recently from www.radiobielefeld.de published.