Austria's official tax portal supports login with ID Austria and other supported credentials. Use the official portal rather than links in unsolicited emails.
Open FinanzOnline ↗1. Start with your situation
Austrian tax obligations depend on facts such as where you live, where you work, your income sources and whether you are employed or self-employed. A guide can explain the vocabulary, but it cannot determine your personal tax position.
2. If you are an employee
Employees generally see wage tax handled through payroll. Your payslip is therefore one of the first places to learn how your salary is being treated. Keep payslips, annual wage statements and relevant receipts or confirmations.
3. Employee tax assessment
Many employees hear the term Arbeitnehmerveranlagung, often described in English as an employee tax assessment. Depending on your circumstances, filing may produce a refund, may be required, or may not be necessary. Use FinanzOnline and the tax authority’s guidance for the current rules.
4. FinanzOnline
FinanzOnline is Austria’s online tax portal. It is used for many tax-related processes and messages. If you lose access or are unsure which form applies, use the official tax authority support channels rather than guessing.
5. Self-employed or multiple income sources
Tax and social-insurance obligations can become more complicated when you are self-employed, have income from several countries, rent out property or receive significant side income. That is a good point to consider qualified tax advice.
6. Keep records from the beginning
- Payslips and annual wage statements
- Employment contracts and income records
- Receipts related to deductions you intend to claim
- Official letters and FinanzOnline messages
- Documents connected with foreign income or residence
Official and primary sources
Use these links to verify current requirements before acting.
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Does my employer pay my taxes for me?
For employees, wage tax is generally handled through payroll, but your personal filing obligations can still depend on your situation.
What is FinanzOnline?
It is the Austrian tax authority’s online portal for many tax processes and messages.
Should I use a tax adviser?
Consider professional advice when your situation involves self-employment, foreign income, several income sources or anything you are not confident filing yourself.