In order to support Austrian companies in those difficult times, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the social insurance agencies published alleviations for the deferral and reduction of tax prepayments and contributions (of which we have already informed you, see BTN no. 1/2020). The Ministry of Finance and Social Security Institutions (ÖGK) now provide new options for payment deferrals in order to enable a quick and efficient proceeding. Continue reading Further simplifications for deferral of tax prepayments and social security contributions
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Quick Facts 2018: Austrian income tax, social security, and treaties
Income tax and social security – two topics, which affect every single employee and employer but also raise a number of questions. How is income tax calculated? Which expenses are tax deductible? Which voluntary or mandatory social security contributions have to be considered? And finally, which social security agreements and tax treaties are in place? Continue reading Quick Facts 2018: Austrian income tax, social security, and treaties
Quick Facts 2017: Austrian income tax, social security, and treaties
Income tax and social security – two topics, which affect every single employee and employer but also raise a number of questions. How is income tax calculated? Which expenses are tax deductible? Which voluntary or mandatory social security contributions have to be considered? And finally, which social security agreements and tax treaties are in place?
Basic answers to these questions are summarized in Deloitte Austria’s “Quick Facts”:
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Cornerstones for employment bonus published
The council of ministers agreed on the cornerstones for the employment bonus which were presented in the governmental work plan a month ago. As a subsidy, enterprises should be able to claim 50% of payroll taxes for each additional employee (full-time-equivalent) from July 1st 2017 for a maximum period of 3 years. The bonus can be claimed for full-time and part-time jobs.
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Quick Facts 2016: Austrian income tax, social security, and treaties
Income tax and social security – two topics, which affect every single employee and employer but also raise a number of questions. How is income tax calculated? Which expenses are tax deductible? Which voluntary or mandatory social security contributions have to be considered? And finally, which social security agreements and tax treaties are in place? Continue reading Quick Facts 2016: Austrian income tax, social security, and treaties
Quick Facts 2016: Einkommensteuer, Sozialversicherung und Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen
Einkommensteuer und Sozialversicherung – zwei Themen, die alle Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitgeber betreffen, aber auch eine Reihe von Fragen aufwerfen. Wie berechnet sich die Einkommenssteuer? Welche Posten sind steuerlich abzugsfähig? Welche freiwilligen bzw verpflichtenden Beiträge zur Sozialversicherung gibt es? Und welche Sozialversicherungs- und Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen gelten zwischen den Staaten? Continue reading Quick Facts 2016: Einkommensteuer, Sozialversicherung und Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen