The Finanzbehörde Hamburg (Finance Authority Hamburg) is a key government agency of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, responsible for managing the city's overall budget, financial assets, and revenue generation through tax administration. It also oversees the city's districts and handles various cross-sectional financial tasks, including budget planning, corporate investments, and financial policy representation. The authority operates several departments, including the tax administration which encompasses numerous local tax offices throughout Hamburg.