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Tax office finder: which Finanzamt is responsible?

Enter your postcode to see which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for where you live – with address, phone number and website.

  • Every municipality
  • Address & phone
  • Official data (BZSt)
  • No sign-up

Tax office finder

How to find your tax office

  1. STEP 01Enter your postcodeOne postcode can cover several municipalities – we show them all.
  2. STEP 02Read off the tax officeFor income tax, the tax office of your place of residence is responsible.
  3. STEP 03Big citiesIn big cities several tax offices share the districts – then your address decides.
  4. STEP 04After movingThe registration office passes on your new address; your tax office may change.

FAQ

Q01Which tax office is responsible for me?

For income tax, the tax office of your place of residence. Enter your postcode above to find it. Self-employed people and businesses may also deal with the tax office where the business is located.

Q02Does my tax office change after moving?

Yes, if you move into another tax office's area. Your new address is usually passed on automatically; you may get a new tax number (Steuernummer), but your tax ID (Steuer-ID) stays the same.

Q03Where does the data come from?

From the official list of responsible tax offices per municipality (Federal Central Tax Office, GemFA).