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Sonderausgaben

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: 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: 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: 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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For a full practical guide, see our Income Tax Guide page.

Where Sonderausgaben is mentioned on How to Austria

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