Avoid SVS & Tax Surprises: Your 2026 Year-End Guide

The end of the year is approaching, but there is still time to make decisions that could affect how much tax you pay and how much you owe to SVS.

Are you making the most of the tax deductions available to you?

Could you be heading towards an unexpected SVS payment?

And which financial decisions are worth making before 31 December?

Join tax advisor Pascal Schraml, MSc, for a practical, interactive online workshop designed specifically for self-employed people in Austria.

We'll focus on what you can still do in 2026, what to watch out for and how to enter 2027 better prepared.

What we'll cover

1. Reduce your 2026 tax burden

• Business expenses and deductions you might be overlooking

• The Gewinnfreibetrag and other relevant tax-saving opportunities

• When business investments before year-end make financial sense

• Common mistakes that can cost self-employed people money

2. Understand and optimise your SVS contributions

• How SVS contributions are calculated and why unexpected additional payments happen

• When adjusting your provisional contributions might make sense

• What to consider if your income has increased or decreased

• How to prepare financially for possible future SVS payments

3. Get financially ready for 2027

• What to review before 31 December

• Important deadlines and financial obligations

• Planning for tax and SVS payments

• Practical steps to improve your financial planning for the coming year

4. Ask your questions

We'll finish with a live Q&A, where you can raise your questions directly with our expert. You'll also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance.

What you'll take away

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a clearer understanding of your tax and SVS situation, know which options are worth exploring before year-end and have a practical checklist of next steps.

Your ticket includes:

• 40-60 minute live online workshop with a qualified tax advisor

• Real-life examples and practical explanations

• 20-30 minute Interactive Q&A

• Access to the workshop recording for 30 days

Who is this for?

This workshop is designed for freelancers, sole proprietors, small business owners and Neue Selbständige in Austria.

Whether you're relatively new to self-employment or have been running your business for years, you'll learn how to approach your year-end financial decisions with more confidence.

Event details

📍 Online via Zoom

📅 Date: November 12, 17:00

⏱️ Duration: 70-80 minutes

🎤 Expert: Pascal Schraml, MSc, Tax Advisor

🌍 Language: English

🎟️ Early Bird Ticket: €19.90 (available until October 31!)

✨ Free of charge for SEA Members (simply log into your Member Account and at the bottom of the event page change ticket quantitiy to "1", your price will change to €0)

Don't leave your year-end financial decisions until it's too late. Join us and make sure you understand your options before 2026 ends.

This workshop provides general tax and social insurance information and does not replace individual tax advice. The relevance of particular strategies depends on your circumstances.

About the expert

Pascal Schraml, MSc, is a tax advisor and Managing Director of PSTax, specialising in supporting self-employed professionals, freelancers and international entrepreneurs in Austria. His professional background includes PwC Österreich, RSM Austria and the Arbeiterkammer Wien. Through SEA workshops and expert sessions, he helps participants understand Austrian income tax, VAT, SVS and FinanzOnline in clear, practical terms.

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1. Tickets and cancellations

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3. Recording

We record Pascal’s presentation and slides to provide registered attendees with 30-day access. Attendee names, video, voices and chat are excluded from the recording. Questions included in the recorded presentation are presented without identifying the person who submitted them.