Austria releases digital services tax guide

The Andorran government has announced that Andorra and Austria signed an income and capital tax treaty on 28 May 2026. The treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The treaty will enter into force

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has published a decision of the Federal Fiscal Court (BFG) confirming that the extended 10-year statute of limitations for tax evasion cannot be applied without evidence of intent, overturning a tax office's attempt

The Austrian Parliament (Nationalrat) approved on 21 May 2026 a draft bill introducing a reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on staple foods. The measure forms part of the Austrian Value Added Tax Reform Act 2026 and still requires approval by the

The Austrian government approved a draft bill introducing amendments to various tax laws on 20 May 2026. The draft bill is intended to promote tax fairness and combat tax fraud, while also reducing the tax burden on workers and simplifying

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has published a draft bill for consultation introducing a new parcel tax on domestic deliveries from online shopping. The proposal aims to support planned VAT reductions on selected food items while also encouraging

The Austrian Parliament is reviewing a draft bill amending the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994) to introduce a reduced VAT rate of 4.9% on selected basic foodstuffs. The measure was approved by the Finance Committee on 12 May 2026