Sonderausgaben
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Sonderausgaben is the category of special tax-deductible expenses in Austrian income tax law, including church tax (Kirchensteuer), charitable donations, and certain insurance premiums that can be claimed on the Arbeitnehmerveranlagung.
Sonderausgaben operates in the Austrian Tax System segment.
Sonderausgaben: Disambiguation
Sonderausgaben are NOT the same as Werbungskosten. Sonderausgaben are personal/private deductible expenses, while Werbungskosten are work-related expenses. Both can be claimed on the Arbeitnehmerveranlagung but follow different rules and limits. Sonderausgaben are also distinct from Außergewöhnliche Belastungen (extraordinary expenses like medical costs).
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Sonderausgaben: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Tax Deduction Category
- Official Name
- Sonderausgaben (Special Expenses)
- Country
- Austria
- Includes
- Church tax, charitable donations, voluntary pension insurance
- Church Tax Limit
- Up to EUR 600/year deductible
- Donations Limit
- Up to 10% of total income
- Claimed Via
- Arbeitnehmerveranlagung (annual tax return)
- Legal Basis
- § 18 EStG (Einkommensteuergesetz)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Sonderausgaben: Frequently Asked Questions
What are Sonderausgaben?
Sonderausgaben are special tax-deductible expenses in Austria. Sonderausgaben include church tax (up to EUR 600), charitable donations (up to 10% of income), and certain insurance premiums. Sonderausgaben are claimed on the Arbeitnehmerveranlagung.
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