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RATGEBER · TAXES, PLAINLY

Guides for the self-employed in Austria

Austrian taxes in plain language — with calculators inside the articles. No legalese.

VAT7 min read

The €55,000 threshold: when a Kleinunternehmer becomes VAT-liable

What happens as turnover nears the line, how the 10 % tolerance up to €60,500 works, and what to do by 31 January.

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Social insurance7 min read

SVS: the two figures to know from year one

Why contributions are billed provisionally and re-assessed later — and how much to set aside.

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Getting started8 min readsoon

EAR or flat rate: choosing how your profit is calculated

Three ways to compute profit and a simple logic for picking one.

Receipts5 min readsoon

Which receipts actually matter — and how long to keep them

7 years, §132 BAO, and what to do with photos on your phone.

Annual filing9 min readsoon

The E1a annual return without panic

What to prepare during the year so June stays calm.

Receipts6 min readsoon

Mileage: keeping a trip log without losing money

What to note after every trip and where the 30,000 km limit sits.

Not tax advice. When in doubt, consult a Steuerberater.

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