Angry entrepreneur: ORF tax strikes with shocking demands!

Angry entrepreneur: ORF tax strikes with shocking demands!

An unexpected shock for many entrepreneurs in Austria! The Viennese managing director of a parking garage company, Stefan Sadleder, received a payment request from the ORF contribution Service (OBS) in the amount of a proud 6,801.60 euros. This calculation came just before the Christmas holidays with a payment period of only three weeks, which causes excitement in the industry. Sadleder, who appears as the new major sponsor of ORF, clearly expressed his displeasure on the short-term deadline and the procedure of the OBS in an open letter on LinkedIn. He asked the explosive question: "Do you want to collect the collection costs in the hustle and bustle of the annual financial statements?" These frustrating experiences are not only known to him, but many entrepreneurs in Austria who have received similar payment requests. As the lawyer Gerold Beneder reports, invoices of up to 18,000 euros are now no longer uncommon.

legal situation and possibilities for defense

From January 1, 2024, the ORF contribution law has entered into force, which makes the budget levy mandatory. The MFG offers support to the population in order to defend itself against this forced levy. Your guide contains sample texts that should help those affected to maintain their rights without being liable for the proposals provided. According to the new regulations, anyone who receives a payment request can request an official decision within 14 days. If this decision is issued, it is possible to appeal to the Federal Administrative Court within four weeks, which means that the contribution is not to be paid until the decision.

The legal framework and the pressure caused by the payment requests create a tense atmosphere for many who want to defend themselves against these new regulations. Those affected are encouraged to organize themselves and to proceed together against the practices of the OBS, as Beneder recommends. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and to what extent the feedback from entrepreneurs can cause changes in the system, especially with regard to the clearly denounced deadlines and sums that are put under pressure

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