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I. Payment in instalments and deferred tax payment

How to obtain payment facilities?

Upon your application, the tax office can grant a respite for the additional payment or ask you for payment in instalments:

  • if paying the full amount of the owed tax would constitute a considerable hardship, and
  • if granting of the respite does not jeopardise the collection of the owed tax.

You should therefore specify all circumstances supporting your application for a payment respite.

Note

If a tax payment is deferred, or if taxes are paid in instalments, interest is due on amounts in excess of € 750. The interest rate currently amounts to 7.53% (rate at copy date). No interest is calculated for amounts below € 50. In cases of special hardship, taxpayers may be fully or partially released from paying the owed tax upon application. No fees are due on applications to the tax authority.

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