Австрия: Платежи в Австрии ( english )

Austria: Living There

Austrian residents are subject to unlimited tax liability, where their world-wide income will be subject to Austrian taxation (of course in deference to tax treaties). The same tax rates shown in 'Taxes and Costs' will apply to residents’ income. Married couples are taxed separately. Residents are entitled to deductions such as employee deduction, solitary earner consideration and traveling allowance (for employees traveling between the employment site and residence). Residents can also deduct special allowances (Sonderausgaben) such as fees for tax advice or losses which have been incurred in the preceding years, extraordinary expenses (außergewöhnliche Belastungen) e.g. children’s tuition away from home or expenses from natural catastrophes, and special deductions (Freibetrag). Residents are also entitled to the following tax credits: €364 (as head of household credit) for a married taxpayer whose spouse’s income is less than €2,200. The limit for the spouse’s income increases to €6,600 if the household has at least one child. €364 for single parents whose income is less than €6,600 Child tax credit: €494 for one child €669 for two children €220 for each additional child Residents earning employment income can claim the €54 employment tax credit and the €291 traffic tax credit (which covers general commuting expenses). Retirees can claim the €400 retiree tax credit, except if their pension income is between €17,000 and €25,000. Corporate Route The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. This rate applies to companies incorporated in Austria or foreign companies doing business there. The same rate applies for income derived from the sale of real estate by corporations (capital gains). Starting 2006, net rental income by non-resident individuals of Austria will also be taxed as business income at the tax rate of 25% if the property is part of his business abroad.