Tax advisor liability: Get a clear answer

Questioner

Hello, Last Friday we received an assessment for childcare allowance for the year 2010. We have an accountant who fills in all the paperwork for us at the tax authorities, now he made a mistake when passing on the allowance. He passed on that he had not received any wages from either of us, but we both worked in the company and now the tax authorities say you were not entitled to the allowance. Who is now liable for this and must pay. Greetings

Lawyer

In principle, you as a taxpayer are responsible for your tax return, even if this is done by an accountant. However, you can hold the accountant liable for serious errors or shortcomings that can be attributed to him, depending on, for example, the agreements made and the work that he performs exactly. The fact that the accountant signs the tax return himself also plays a role in this. Discuss the complaint with the accountant first, he is usually insured for such errors. If not, you can formally hold him liable. If you cannot resolve the matter together, you can contact me directly and free of charge for further assistance.