If you’ve ever filled out a tax return, submitted an invoice, or registered with FinanzOnline, you’ve probably come across your Austrian tax number. But what exactly is it, and where can you find it when you need it?
From percentage-based rates in Vienna to new nightly fees in Salzburg and Tyrol, here’s how Austria’s tourist taxes vary - and what’s changing this summer.
From negative tax refunds to commuter allowances and family bonuses, Austria’s tax system has more perks than you might think - if you know where to look.
Austria's government has unveiled major spending cuts and tax hikes to tackle its rising deficit. Here’s how the savings package could impact daily life across the country.
Family allowances in Austria may no longer rise with inflation starting in 2026, as the government looks to rein in public spending with a controversial new legislative package.
From tobacco and mobile bills to court fees and solar panels, many everyday costs in Austria are rising this April as part of new government budget measures.
Austria’s new government has introduced its first laws, including a rent freeze, tax hikes, and banking reforms, as Parliament moves forward with economic policies.
If you live in Austria, you won’t be able to get VAT money back. But if you’re visiting from outside the EU – or one of your family members is – here’s what you need to keep in mind about getting that money back.
Austria’s political deadlock means the country is operating without a new budget. While public services remain funded, borrowing and new investments face restrictions.
