FABO+

The Family Bonus Plus or in short FABO+ is a tax credit available for all taxpayers in Austria with children who are entitled to obtain the family allowance. This tax credit is henceforth adjusted to pave way for more family relief. Starting July 2022 a new rate takes place, which is as follows: A monthly […]

E-Bike & Bike as Service Vehicle

Not only biking is good for our environment and health but utilizing a Bike or E-Bike also has its tax benefits when used as a company vehicle. For handing over a service bike to an employee, a benefit in kind or non-cash compensation will not trigger notwithstanding the extent of private use by the employee. […]

The expected social insurance values for 2022

The expected social insurance values are as follows (subject to official announcments): Maximum contribution basis: Daily: 189,00 EUR Monthly: 5.670,00 EUR Annual for special payments: 11.340,00 EUR Monthly for freelancers (“freie Dienstnehmer) without special payments: 6.615,00 EUR Marginal employment limits Monthly: 485,85 EUR Limit for DGA (“subway tax”): 728,78 EUR Limits for unemployment contribution Monthly […]

Extension of short time work (“Kurzarbeit”)

Due to the lockdown starting November 22nd 2021 the short time work aid has been adapted. The unemployment service AMS keeps publishing updates for short time work (“Kurzarbeit). We are providing a short summary of the current status. Please note that each of these points can change at any time and some questions remain without answer. […]

Christmas presents which can be deducted from tax

Each year entrepreneurs wonder how to best deduct presents for employees and clients from tax. It´s key to differentiate who will be the recipient, as different rules apply Client presents Income tax Presents to clients and business partners are usually not tax-deductible business expenses. These costs are part of the so called “non deductible representation […]

The E-Car. Tax benefits and audits through the tax authority

Due to tax benefits more businesses have decided to purchase electric cars. The connection of private and business use is now increasingly examined by the tax office. In case of private usage of the electric company car by the employee no benefit in kind is eligible. The employer also does not have to pay any […]

No more keeping of receipts…

Instead of collecting and keeping receipts “Scan & Upload” is leading the way and also much more efficient. Accounting+ provides a digital high quality receipt archive and automatically ensures absolute order. Imported receipts are correctly booked and connected to the booking once stored. Each receipt is available on your desktop or for printing within seconds […]

Covid-19 aid audit

The federal law for the audit of the aids “Prüfung von Förderungen des Bundes aufgrund der COVID-19-Pandemie (CFPG)” enables a retrospective check of the various aids to handle the Covid-19 pandemic. The tax office checks the compliance of aid requirements through their external audits (“Außenprüfung”). The CFPG audits the following aids: Financial measures on the […]

New home office package: What employers should know.

The new Home-Office Package includes changes in labor and tax law. The main points from the view of the employer are summarized here. The changes, which the new Home-Office package brings, affect two main areas: on the one hand the possibilities for the employees to include their expenses in the (“Abreitnehmerveranlagung”). On the other hand […]

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