Chancellor Promises Tax Cuts if Re-Elected

Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.
Majority of Austrian Citizens Oppose Inheritance Tax

The survey also indicates that 36% of respondents believe they and their families would be impacted by such a tax.
Illegal Employment Uncovered in Vienna Hotels

The operation targeted foreign staff and resulted in fines totalling €68,000, in addition to the immediate recovery of over €43,000 in overdue taxes.
Austria to Break EU Budget Rules, Think Tank Predicts

The Institute of Advanced Studies predicts that Austria’s government deficit will reach 3.0% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, exceeding the official EU threshold.
Austria’s Work Rules Discourage Extra Hours

Calculations show that individuals who increase their working hours by 100% in Austria receive only 67.5% more after-tax pay.
Vienna Taxi Checks Uncover Fraud

Targeted inspections were conducted by the financial police and the Ministry of Finance in May and June, uncovering issues such as illegal employment, tax fraud and tax evasion.
Over 800,000 Registrations for New ORF Fee

ORF Director General Ronald Weißmann previously described up to 700,000 Austrian households as “illicit viewers.”
Austria’s Millionaires Rise as Wealth Divide Widens

Around 400 super-rich individuals collectively possess €323 billion, accounting for over a third of Austria’s total financial wealth.