24th Trial Day in the Case Against Michael Ballweg – Tax Advisor Confirms Accurate Accounting

Tax Assessments Confirm Ballweg’s Statements

The tax advisor explained in detail the financial processes of media access GmbH for the years 2021 and 2022. She confirmed that the company’s tax returns had already been processed and accepted without objections by the Peine tax office. In contrast, Ballweg’s private tax assessments have remained unprocessed at the Stuttgart tax office for over 16 months.

Attorney Ralf Ludwig interpreted this delay as intentional obstruction: "It is evident that the Stuttgart tax office is deliberately delaying the tax assessments because they would ultimately be in Michael Ballweg’s favor. This would prove once and for all that the indictment is based on false assumptions and should never have been filed."

Deliberate Delays by Stuttgart Tax Authorities

Another revealing detail emerged during the trial: The representative of the Stuttgart tax office only presented the current processing status of Ballweg’s case at the beginning of the trial session. This caused delays as the court had to print copies of the documents for all parties involved. Attorney Hans Böhme criticized this move: "The Stuttgart tax authorities are obstructing the clarification process. The Peine tax office has long since made its decision, while Stuttgart continues to delay without any justification."

Prosecutor’s Attacks on the Witness

During the cross-examination, the prosecution repeatedly attempted to challenge the credibility of the tax advisor. Attorney Dr. Reinhard Löffler commented: "The prosecution’s attacks on the witness were completely unnecessary. She was well-prepared, presented the financial transactions with precision, and refuted the prosecution’s allegations."

The tax advisor also reported a phone call with the tax office, in which she was informed that Ballweg was considered a ‘person of special interest’ and that his tax files were being blocked by higher authorities. This further reinforced the defense’s belief that Ballweg is being deliberately hindered.

Ballweg: ‘Stuttgart Loses to Peine’

Michael Ballweg summarized the day with a clear message: "The Peine tax office processed my company’s tax returns for 2021 and 2022 long ago – Stuttgart has not. It’s absurd that I am accused of tax evasion for not filing tax returns from prison, and then when I submit them, they remain unprocessed for 16 months."

Ballweg further pointed out that organizations promoting the government’s narrative through demonstrations receive millions of euros without accountability, while democratic critics of government policies are criminalized and subjected to unjustified attacks by prosecutors and tax authorities:

"The tax office can simply keep my money indefinitely by refusing to issue assessments. This is a farce."

Next Trial Date: March 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, witnesses who received financial support from Ballweg will be called to testify. The defense expects further clarification regarding the allegedly “misused” funds.