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Chaos and taxes: Hilde Bornowski fights after another wedding!
On December 6th, 2025, the feature film “Germany 2024” features family conflicts and tax challenges.
Chaos and taxes: Hilde Bornowski fights after another wedding!
Today, December 6, 2025, the feature film “Hilde Bornowski – A New Beginning” will be broadcast on ARD. The story revolves around Hilde Bornowski, who wants to go to the altar again after 38 years of marriage to Ronnie. But the situation escalates when Tamara May, who comes out as Ronnie's daughter from a short affair, presents the couple with unexpected challenges. Hilde, played by Steffi Kühnert, gives Ronnie (Martin Brambach) a choice and demands that he take care of the stressful situation.
Another topic of conflict is the increasingly urgent dispute with the tax office. In the past, Hilde has taken advantage of free burgers and private rides in the company car, which now leads to significant tax back payments. This problem not only affects her, but could also be relevant for many other married couples.
Tax challenges upon separation
As dasfinanzen.de explains, married couples are generally jointly and severally liable for tax debts as long as they are assessed jointly. This means that the tax office can demand the entire additional payment amount from both spouses, which can lead to additional financial burden in a stressful situation during a separation. The law stipulates that the tax refund is divided equally in the year of separation, which could ease the financial situation a little.
A common misconception among separated spouses is the assumption that they can maintain their tax bracket until divorce. [Fachanwalt.de](https://www.fachanwalt.de/ratgeber/die-steuerliche-veranlagung-bei- Separatung-und-scheid) points out that this is not the case. From the year after the separation, the tax treatment is the same as for singles, with separated spouses being classified in tax classes I or II, provided certain requirements are met.
Tips for tax assessment
Experts recommend informing the tax office immediately about the separation. In the year of separation, the joint assessment can be retained as long as both partners agree. You should know that not only do you have to change the tax class, but accurate accounting is also important in order to avoid high tax arrears. It can help to make regular advance payments to avoid unpleasant surprises, especially as a result of unexpectedly high income.
In the complex world of taxes, it's not easy to stay on top of things, especially during difficult times like a breakup. So, aside from their personal conflicts, Hilde and Ronnie could also be dealing with the tax challenges that have accompanied their marriage. It will be exciting to see how things develop for these two, both emotionally and financially.