Tax sensation in Carinthia: Father receives 4,500 euros reimbursement!

Tax sensation in Carinthia: Father receives 4,500 euros reimbursement!

Kärnten, Österreich - A sensational case from Carinthia recently caused excitement. A father of two children received a tax claim of 7,300 euros for the years 2021 and 2022. However, the decision that was electronically delivered was unnoticed, which ultimately led to the initiation of a attachment. The employee concerned then turned to the tax experts of the Chamber of Labor (AK) Carinthia, who successfully avert the impending seizure.

After intensive research and consultations, the AK complaint against the tax assessment. By taking into account various tax benefits, including the family bonus plus, the commuter flat rate, the commuter neuro and additional advertising costs, the AK succeeded in transforming the original tax claim into a reimbursement of 4,500 euros. AK President Goach emphasized the importance of taking all possible depreciation into account as part of the tax equalization and appealing to the employees to contact the AK tax team if they are uncertainty.

family bonus plus in detail

A decisive factor in this case was the family bonus plus, which serves as a tax deduction to reduce the tax burden for parents. According to the information from the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), the amount of the Family Bonus Plus for the years 2024 and 2025 is 166.68 euros per month, which corresponds to 2,000 euros per child up to the age of 18. For adult children who continue to receive family allowance, the parents have an amount of 58.34 euros per month (700 euros per year).

When applying for the family bonus Plus, certain requirements must be met. The support is entitled to unlimited tax persons in Austria who receive family allowance for a child. The family bonus plus has replaced the child allowance and the tax deduction of childcare costs since 2019.

Important information for parents

Especially for low -income parents have been specific regulations since 2022 to 2025, which provide an additional child amount that depends on income limits. In addition, parents can divide the bonus, especially for separated couples, depending on the maintenance payments.

employers are obliged to accept the corresponding applications. The family bonus plus can also be granted for children with disabilities, half or full orphans. In the event of uncertainties, workers are well advised to contact the tax hotline of the Carinthian Chamber of Labor at 050 477-3002 or to get information on kaernten.

The events related to the Carinthian father once again illustrate how important it is to consistently check tax advantages and, if necessary, to proceed in good time to avoid financial disadvantages.

For further information about the family bonus plus and the employee assessment, interested parties can visit the pages of the Federal Ministry of Finance: Family bonus plus details .