Tax Revolution 2025: Dark times for property owners!

Tax Revolution 2025: Dark times for property owners!

Schwaz, Österreich - In Austria there are currently strong changes in tax law! The federal government has taken budget renovation since 2025 years of 2025 that affect both companies and private individuals. The current changes on 30. June 2025 will result in further regulations, are already in full swing. Above all, the elimination of tax exemptions for photovoltaic modules and electric cars is noteworthy, such as Rofankurier.at.

Particular attention should be paid to the new regulations on the real estate income tax. The surcharge for the gain in the sale of property sales was increased by 30 percent if this was based on the 31. December 2024 . In addition, the real estate transfer tax for the acquisition of companies that own land is relevant. Here the percentage of transferred company shares drops from 95 to 75 percent . From a sales share of 75 percent , a real estate transfer tax.

Details of tax innovations

Another serious point is the effects of the return of the "cold progression", which results in a higher tax burden by exposing the adjustment of tax -relevant amounts to annual inflation. This puts many taxpayers into an unfavorable situation because their tax burden increases despite possibly stagnating income.

The new proposals are part of the comprehensive government program 2025-2029, which on 27. February 2025 . This document includes over 200 pages and focuses on simplification, increasing efficiency and de -bureaucratization. Tax incentives are intended to create more employment and increase working hours, with an increase in the top tax rate of 55% and an increase in the allowance for other remuneration from EUR 620 . Details in this regard can be found at [kpmg.com] (https://kpmg.com/at/de/home/insights/2025/02/tf- tax-freuchen-im-gregationprogramm-2025-2029.html).

effects on companies

companies can look forward to tax measures that aim to improve employer allocations and employee premiums. The tax -free bonus for employees: inside is increased and new models for additional earnings in the age pension are considered. The abolition of the "job ban" for transfer of business and the increase in the sales allowance of EUR 7,300 to 45,000 are also expected. About the effective steps, the from 1. January 2027 effective, also informs bdo.at.

In addition, the new tax program will make a gap in so -called "share deals" from the 1. July 2025 awaits what an additional volume of around EUR 200 million could bring to the state coffers. However, there is also suspicion of increasing the betting fee and raising the gambling tax. A review of the state's additional fees is also sought when acquiring the first home.

How these comprehensive changes ultimately serve will show the future. But one thing is certain: in terms of tax law it won't be calmer in Austria! For more information, consulting companies such as Geisler Hirschberger + Partner (GHP) are available to offer support in these changes.