Many people wait for a paper letter from the tax office and do not notice that the message is already in FinanzOnline.
That is why it is important to check the mailbox regularly.
Tax office mail now arrives only digitally
Basic steps
- Sign in to FinanzOnline and open the mailbox.
- Check regularly for new messages or notices.
- Save important documents as PDF files.
Important notes
- Many letters are now delivered only digitally.
- Deadlines can already run even without a paper letter.
- Unread messages can still count as delivered.
Next step
If you want paper mail again, check the electronic delivery settings in FinanzOnline.
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Updated: 2026-05-07
This content is general guidance only. It is not legal advice and does not replace official information from the responsible authority.