Tip-up dispute: ÖGB warns of consequences of freedom of tax!

Tip-up dispute: ÖGB warns of consequences of freedom of tax!

In Austria, a heated debate about the future of drinking money is currently raging. The demand for a complete tax exemption for drinking money is promoted by various political actors and the economy. As OE24 reports, the government support this initiative, which is evaluated in the government program and an evaluation of the regulations for tips Tronc systems provides.

The Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) vehemently opposes complete tax freedom. According to tirol.orf.at , the ÖGB argues that such a model not only had negative effects on social security, but could also endanger the wages of the employees. Emanuel Straka, a trade unionist, emphasizes that drinking money contributes to financing social benefits and that fair remuneration and better working conditions are required.

The role of drinking money

In Austria, drinking money is already tax -free, but are subject to social security obligation. This regulation could change through the new developments. In recent years, according to OE24 , drinking funds have become increasingly verifiable, in particular due to increasing card payments that lead to drinking funds more frequently in registration boxes turn up. This also results in recovery from the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK).

The discussion about drinking money is particularly explosive because they represent a significant share of wages in some industries. This applies in particular to the catering trade, where drinking money often plays an important role in the income of the employees. The ÖGB calls for a subsequent view of drinking money and instead a fundamental improvement in working conditions.

tips and social insurance

tips are considered a fee of third parties and are subject to the contribution obligation, which is confirmed by social insurance.gv.at . The amount of the tip is determined by records of the employers, surveys by the health insurance institution or flat rates. In many industries, flat rates have already been established for drinking money, including hairdressers, beauticians and the hospitality.

The discussion not only shows the different interests in the industry, but is also part of a broader debate about wages and working conditions in Austria. In particular, the arguments of the ÖGB, which emphasize the importance of drinking funds for social security and the financial security of employees, could be crucial for political decision -making.