Austria Tax Calculator (2026) — Add or Reverse Tax
Austria charges a 20% USt, a 23% corporate tax rate, and a 55% top personal income tax rate.
How to use this calculator:
- Purchase mode — add USt to a pre-tax price, or reverse a tax-included total to find the pre-tax price and exact tax paid.
- Profit / salary modes — enter an amount to see the corporate tax owed or a ceiling estimate of personal tax at the top marginal rate.
Understanding Austria's Tax System
Austria levies USt at a standard rate of 20%. Its statutory corporate income tax rate is 23%, below the 23.58% global average. The top personal income tax rate is 55%.
Region
Europe
USt rate
20%
vs. world average corporate rate
0.6 points below the 23.58% global average
Why Reverse Tax Calculation Matters
Receipts and invoices usually show only the tax-included total, so separating revenue from tax collected — for bookkeeping or cross-border comparisons — means working backward from that total. Dividing by (1 + rate) isn't the same as subtracting the rate, which is why selecting "Reverse" in the purchase-mode calculator above handles it exactly.
History & Context
Austria last cut its corporate tax rate from 34% to 25% in 2005, then held steady for 17 years before a 2022 eco-social tax reform phased in further cuts — to 24% in 2023 and 23% from 2024 — alongside a new investment tax allowance and a boosted profit exemption for sole proprietorships.
The 2022 reform's 'eco-social' framing paired the corporate rate cut with carbon pricing and green investment incentives (a 15% allowance for ecological investments, versus 10% for standard ones) — a deliberate bundling of tax competitiveness with climate policy rather than a pure rate-cut package.
Business Use Case
A company making a qualifying green investment in Austria after 2022 can claim a 15% investment tax allowance — 5 percentage points more than the standard 10% allowance for ordinary investments — a direct financial incentive layered on top of the broader corporate rate reduction.
Real-World Examples
USt on a purchase
A €1,000.00 purchase in Austria at 20%:
- Tax: €1,000.00 × 20% = €200.00
- Total: €1,200.00
Corporate tax on profit
€1,000.00 in company profit in Austria at 23%:
- Tax: €1,000.00 × 23% = €230.00
- After-tax profit: €770.00
Extracting USt from a receipt total (reverse)
A receipt shows a €1,499.00 tax-included total in Austria at 20%:
- Pre-tax price: €1,499.00 ÷ (1 + 20%) = €1,249.17
- USt: €1,499.00 − €1,249.17 = €249.83
Frequently Asked Questions — Austria Taxes
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What is the top personal income tax rate in Austria?▾
How is tax calculated on a purchase in Austria?▾
How do I reverse Austria's USt to find the price before tax?▾
References & Sources
Methodology: headline VAT/GST and corporate rates are sourced from the OECD Corporate Income Tax Rates Database and Tax Foundation's global rate tables for 2026; figures reflect the national statutory rate and do not include sub-national, sector-specific, or temporary rate variations unless noted in the text above. Tax rates change through national budgets — always confirm current figures with a qualified local tax advisor before making business or relocation decisions.
Rates last verified for 2026. This tool is for estimation and educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice.
Jordan Hayes
Verified AuthorPersonal Finance Content Strategist
Jordan is a personal finance content strategist with 9+ years writing about mortgages, retirement, tax strategy, and budgeting. Every guide is cross-referenced with IRS publications, Federal Reserve data, and CFPB guidance to make complex calculations accessible. Editor at CalculatorApp.me.
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Tax-rate data, review & limitations
Jurisdiction: Austria. Effective date: January 1, 2026. Reviewed by CalculatorApp.me editorial staff on July 26, 2026; next scheduled review: October 26, 2026.
Rates are reference estimates, not tax advice. Local rules, exemptions, filing status, and effective dates can change the amount due.
Primary sources
- OECD Tax Database
- Tax Foundation corporate-tax and VAT datasets
- Applicable national revenue authority guidance