https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Austria’s minimum income benefit is always under scrutiny. But for thousands in Vienna, it’s a lifeline - here’s how the system really works. https://www.thelocal.at/20250414/explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:39:52 +0200 explained-what-is-austrias-minimum-income-support-and-who-can-get-it-in-vienna Americans living abroad must file taxes both in the US and in their country of residence. Here are the key deadlines and rules US citizens in Austria need to know this year. https://www.thelocal.at/20260316/the-tax-deadlines-americans-in-austria-need-to-know-in-2026 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:29 +0100 the-tax-deadlines-americans-in-austria-need-to-know-in-2026 Austria’s tax portal FinanzOnline has added a new feature for users to get help with tax matters from someone they trust. Here's how it works. https://www.thelocal.at/20260202/what-is-the-new-online-feature-meant-to-make-tax-tasks-easier-in-austria Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:40:37 +0100 what-is-the-new-online-feature-meant-to-make-tax-tasks-easier-in-austria From dog taxes to kindergarten meals, Vienna’s planned 2026 fee hikes show how the city hopes to plug its budget gap, but many are left wondering who will pay the cost for the city's budget cuts. https://www.thelocal.at/20251203/what-viennas-big-hike-in-taxes-and-fees-in-2026-will-mean-for-residents Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:31:12 +0100 what-viennas-big-hike-in-taxes-and-fees-in-2026-will-mean-for-residents Inheritance laws in Austria can be complex. Learn about compulsory shares, the absence of inheritance tax, and what non-registered partners need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241202/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:43:11 +0100 five-things-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-complex-inheritance-tax-laws From depreciation to flat-rate choices, Austrian self-employed workers have several year-end options that can shape their 2025 tax burden. https://www.thelocal.at/20251209/what-freelancers-in-austria-really-need-to-check-before-the-end-of-2025 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:48:53 +0100 what-freelancers-in-austria-really-need-to-check-before-the-end-of-2025 Austria’s tax system runs on strict timelines and a few recurring dates. These are the key deadlines you will want on your 2026 calendar. https://www.thelocal.at/20251202/the-essential-tax-dates-to-remember-in-austria-in-2026 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:36:59 +0100 the-essential-tax-dates-to-remember-in-austria-in-2026 Austria’s ‘blue light tax’ can quietly add an extra fee to the cost of any minor crash, but only if you call police when you don’t need to. https://www.thelocal.at/20251006/what-is-austrias-blue-light-tax-and-when-do-you-have-to-pay-it Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:26:25 +0200 what-is-austrias-blue-light-tax-and-when-do-you-have-to-pay-it Austria's government has announced a new package of economic measures that will impact life in the country from taxes to jobs and rent hikes. https://www.thelocal.at/20250903/what-austrias-new-economic-plan-means-for-prices-rents-jobs-and-businesses Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:59:49 +0200 what-austrias-new-economic-plan-means-for-prices-rents-jobs-and-businesses If German is not your mother tongue, you might have spent some time in a German class in Austria, but can those expenses be deducted from your taxes? https://www.thelocal.at/20240314/can-i-deduct-cost-of-a-german-language-course-in-my-austrian-tax-return Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:18:54 +0100 can-i-deduct-cost-of-a-german-language-course-in-my-austrian-tax-return 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? https://www.thelocal.at/20250731/what-is-your-austrian-tax-number-and-where-can-you-find-it Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:19:34 +0200 what-is-your-austrian-tax-number-and-where-can-you-find-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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250417/compare-the-tourist-tax-youll-pay-in-different-parts-of-austria-this-summer Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:33:04 +0200 compare-the-tourist-tax-youll-pay-in-different-parts-of-austria-this-summer Austria's social system is financed by its heavy tax burden, but certain benefits are meant to help parents and families ease those costs. https://www.thelocal.at/20240223/explained-the-tax-benefits-that-parents-and-families-receive-in-austria Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:59:26 +0100 explained-the-tax-benefits-that-parents-and-families-receive-in-austria 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250416/the-key-deductions-to-make-on-your-2025-austrian-tax-assessment Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:17:02 +0200 the-key-deductions-to-make-on-your-2025-austrian-tax-assessment 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250513/austrias-big-savings-plan-whats-being-cut-and-how-it-could-affect-you Tue, 13 May 2025 18:03:31 +0200 austrias-big-savings-plan-whats-being-cut-and-how-it-could-affect-you A new austerity plan in Austria will pause inflation-linked increases to family benefits from 2026, potentially costing households hundreds of euros. https://www.thelocal.at/20250507/how-much-do-families-in-austria-stand-to-lose-with-the-new-austerity-package Wed, 07 May 2025 18:55:07 +0200 how-much-do-families-in-austria-stand-to-lose-with-the-new-austerity-package 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250505/austria-plans-family-benefit-freeze-amid-austerity-push Mon, 05 May 2025 16:26:30 +0200 austria-plans-family-benefit-freeze-amid-austerity-push 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250401/smoking-betting-and-licenses-how-austrias-austerity-measures-will-hit-your-wallet Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:07:55 +0200 smoking-betting-and-licenses-how-austrias-austerity-measures-will-hit-your-wallet 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20250307/austrias-new-government-sets-out-first-laws-on-rents-taxes-and-banking Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:25:52 +0100 austrias-new-government-sets-out-first-laws-on-rents-taxes-and-banking 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. https://www.thelocal.at/20231108/how-can-you-claim-back-the-money-youve-paid-in-austrian-vat Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:57:08 +0100 how-can-you-claim-back-the-money-youve-paid-in-austrian-vat