On 16 December 2021, the Austrian National Council (lower house of parliament) approved not only tax-free Christmas vouchers of up to EUR 365 p.a., but also tax-free COVID-19 bonuses for 2021. (When the legislation will enter into force has not yet been announced). Below we provide an overview of the most relevant questions: What is […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Europe, more than a few companies faced a challenge that they had put off, or rather overslept, for far too long in the course of the highly discussed digital transformation: Am I able to let all of my employees work from home ? Assuming that you have provided your […]
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Employers who have been affected by business restrictions or closures due to the Austrian government directive, Austrian Federal Law Gazette (BGBl) II 2020/96, or a ban on access under the Austrian Epidemics Act (BGBl II 2020/74), have benefited since March 2020 from an automatic, interest-free deferral of payment of social security contributions for the contribution […]
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These unprecedented times have brought insecurity and new risks. A variety of new measures have changed the way we live our lives. Most of us have never experienced anything like social distancing, a concept and approach which has significant implications for many working activities. Politicians and business leaders must take decisions which they have not […]
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1. Tax-free allowance for bonuses and special payments employees receive in connection with the COVID-19 crisis (Section 124 subpara 350 Austrian Income Tax Act (EStG), Section 49 para 3 subpara 30 Austrian General Social Insurance Act (ASVG)) An allowance of up to EUR 3,000, free from both income tax and social security contributions, will be granted in the calendar year 2020 […]
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