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What claims may be asserted in the employee tax assessment?

The following items are deductible after the end of a year:

  • Single-earner and single-parent tax credit
  • Increased pensioner deduction
  • Support money deduction
  • Multiple-child bonus
  • Lump sum for commuters (unless already claimed by your employer)

Details on the tax deductions (including multiple-child bonus) can be found in Chapter II.

This chapter focusses on:

  • Special expenses (e.g. church tax payments, specific donations)
  • Income-related expenses (e.g. typical work clothes, costs of basic and further training or retraining)
  • Extraordinary burdens with deductible and without deductible (e.g. medical expenses)
  • Official certifications and victim passes
  • Family Bonus Plus

Official Information

This content represents official guidance from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, tax laws may change. For binding legal advice, consult current legislation or a qualified tax professional.

Last legislative update: Tax year 2025 • Published by BMF Austria