Kornwestheim and Ludwigsburg: High property tax shocks citizens!

Kornwestheim and Ludwigsburg: High property tax shocks citizens!

In Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg and Kornwestheim are among the cities with the highest property tax burden, as a current data analysis reveals. Ludwigsburg takes tenth place with a value of 1.93 euros per square meter, while Kornwestheim takes ninth place with 1.99 euros per square meter. These surveys not only take into account the local property tax assessment rates, but also the standard land values, which are crucial for the calculation. A high property tax burden can be caused by high assessment rates, expensive properties or a combination of both. Christopher Heck from the municipal council also pointed out a “historic deficit” in local finances. He warns of possible additional burdens or service restrictions in many communities, which could make an increase in property taxes necessary to address these challenges. The leaders in property tax burdens in Baden-Württemberg are Tübingen with 2.69 euros, followed by Stuttgart (2.62 euros) and Mannheim (2.50 euros). reports the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.

The upcoming property tax reform from 2025 will bring important changes for the citizens of Kornwestheim. The city has already adjusted the assessment rates: property tax A is now 320 percent, while property tax B has been set at 270 percent. However, these adjustments will be revenue-neutral, meaning the city will not gain any additional revenue from the reform. Since the impact of the reform will vary - some taxpayers will have to pay more while others will pay less - an intensive examination of the new property tax assessments will probably be necessary. The notifications are expected to begin sending in mid-January 2025. Each notification will contain an information sheet with explanations informs the city of Kornwestheim.

Reform process and special features

The new property tax is regulated in a three-stage process: First, a property tax value assessment is determined, then the property tax value is multiplied by the tax base number, and finally the municipal assessment rate is applied to the property tax base amount. The standard land values, which represent an important element in this calculation, were determined by the local expert committee on January 1, 2022. All of these aspects are essential because the city of Kornwestheim is bound to the property tax values ​​determined by the tax office explains the Baden-Württemberg tax office.

If you object to the property tax assessment, please note that this can be lodged with the municipality within one month. The objection to the property tax assessment notice should be made to the tax office. Despite an objection, the property tax must still be paid; a refund will be made if the appeal is successful. In the case of a change of ownership, the previous owner remains liable for tax until it is processed by the tax office. The property tax requirements are based on standard values ​​that have been in effect since 1964 - a system that was recently declared unconstitutional and thus forms the basis of the reform.