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Branch office in the Bramfeld residents' office

ELStAM, employees, call up your own ELStAM

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Detailed description

The electronic wage tax deduction features (ELStAM) include the following information:
  • Tax class (if applicable, factor for tax class IV),
  • Church tax characteristic (possibly church tax characteristic of the spouse / partner),
  • Number of child allowances,
  • Income tax allowance and additional amount.

In the electronic process, this information is stored in a database at the Federal Central Tax Office (ELStAM database) and can be called up by the employer.

  • In principle, only the electronically stored data (ELStAM) are binding for the employer.
  • If this data changes (e.g. when changing the tax class), this is indicated by a change list.
  • This is made available to the employer electronically at the beginning of each month (see also service 'ELStAM - General information: ELStAM procedure').
 

Information

Documents required

Form 'Applications for electronic income tax deduction features' with tax identification number and signature. This can be submitted as follows:

  • In writing (by letter)
  • In person: with identity paper
  • By proxy: with identity paper of the proxy and written power of attorney

Note:

  • If the spouse / partner also needs a printout of their data stored in the ELStAM database, a separate application must be made.

Procedure

Employees can obtain information about which ELStAMs are stored at the Federal Central Tax Office and which employers have accessed them in the last two years in Mein ELSTER.

  • This requires registration using the tax identification number (IdNr.).
  • Any existing registration in Mein ELSTER without an ID number. is not enough for that.
  • For further information on registering with Mein ELSTER see links.
In addition, information about the stored ELStAM can also be requested personally or in writing from the tax office.

Fees

No

Legal basis

and Section 139b Tax Code.

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Branch office in the Bramfeld residents' office

of the Oberalster tax office

Mon - Tue 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thurs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Fridays

Applies only to the customer center: Speed Capture Terminal: For independent capture of biometric data (photo, signature, fingerprints). If you use it, you don't have to bring a photo with you. Cost: 6 euros



Note refers to the information and acceptance point of the Oberalster tax office - Bramfeld branch : A common mailbox for everyone in Herthastr. 20 resident authorities is in the entrance area of the building Herthastr. 20 available and accessible during the opening hours of the building. Placing applications in this mailbox does not lead to compliance with the deadline, as this mailbox is emptied by the customer center, which is not the competent authority. To meet the deadline, please use the mailbox of the Oberalster tax office on Nordkanalstr. 22, 20097 Hamburg.

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Last updated: 28.04.2025