#283Society, religion, culture and migrationAuf Deutsch

Was tun Sie, wenn Sie eine falsche Rechnung von einer deutschen Behörde bekommen?

What do you do if you receive an incorrect invoice from a German authority?

Note: The official German citizenship test is conducted in German only. Questions follow the BAMF catalog of 07.05.2025; some answers may change after elections or new legislation. Ankommo is not affiliated with BAMF.

AIch lasse die Rechnung liegen.
BIch lege Widerspruch bei der Behörde ein.
CIch schicke die Rechnung an die Behörde zurück.
DIch gehe mit der Rechnung zum Finanzamt.

Explanation

If you receive an incorrect invoice from a German authority, it is important to formally file an objection, as this is a legal step to protect your rights and claims. The objection allows the authority to review the situation and potentially correct the invoice. This is part of the rule of law principle in Germany, which ensures that citizens have the opportunity to contest erroneous decisions.

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