Master Your Austrian Tax Declaration:
The Tax DIY Survival Kit
Stop guessing and start filing. A step-by-step digital toolkit guided by a professional tax advisor to take the "FinanzOnline-phobia" out of your tax season.
Is this Toolkit for You?
This package was built specifically for the Self-Employed in Austria (SEA) community.
It is designed for:
The New Freelancer
You just started and the paperwork feels like a mountain you can't climb.
The "Einzelunternehmer" (Solo Pro)
You want to ensure you are maximizing your deductions without paying for a full-service accountant.
The Expat/International
You need the German forms explained in clear, actionable English.
The Hybrid Worker
You have both employment income and a side hustle and aren't sure how they interact.
What you'll learn
How to determine if you are required to file and identify your specific deadlines
How to prepare your Excel sheet and categorize income and expenses correctly
What types of expenses are deductible in Austria
What to choose: the Flat Rate for expenses (Pauschalierung) vs. claiming actual expenses, and which one leaves more money in your pocket
How to calculate your profit and estimate your tax burden
Where to pick your Industry Code
Where to find the right forms, and fields in FinanzOnline
How to file your income, and expenses from self-employment
How to add income from employment and claim your family tax benefits
How to handle depreciating assets
What are the special considerations for invoices issued at the end of the year
What's the trick to double-check your entries before submission
The Basics: Determine if you are required to file and identify your specific deadlines.
Practical Setup: Structure your income and expenses in Excel so they match the official tax categories perfectly.
Strategic Choices: Understand the Flat Rate (Pauschalierung) vs. claiming actual expenses, and which one leaves more money in your pocket.
The Filing Process: Navigate FinanzOnline field-by-field. You’ll see exactly where to enter SVS payments, home office and family tax allowances
Advanced Optimisation: Handle depreciating assets, industry codes, and the "Double-Check Trick" to ensure your submission is error-free.
Why Both Years?
The Logic & The Technicality
Tax laws and digital forms in Austria evolve every year. To give you the full picture, this package bundles two distinct sessions that complement each other perfectly.
Video 1: The Foundations (2024 Focus)
This is your essential walkthrough. Tax advisor Pascal Schraml focuses on the core logic of the Austrian tax system using the 2024, and real-time guidance of a self-employed volunteer. You will learn how to prepare your data from scratch, moving seamlessly from a messy pile of invoices to a structured Excel sheet, and finally to a completed submission.
Video 2: The Deep Dive (2025 Focus)
Building on the basics, this session tackles the updated 2025 FinanzOnline interface step-by-step until submission, and more complex "edge cases." We dive into the technicalities that seasoned freelancers encounter, answering the questions that surfaced after our first workshop.
Navigate Like a Pro: The Q&A Index
We know you’re busy. You don’t always have time to watch two hours of video to find one specific answer. That’s why we’ve included a structured Q&A and Video Index.
Meet Your Instructor: Pascal Schraml, MSc
Pascal is not just a tax advisor; he is a vital pillar of the SEA community. With a background at PwC Österreich, RSM Austria, and the Arbeiterkammer Wien, he brings high-level corporate expertise to the world of self-employment.
Through his firm, PSTax, Pascal specializes in demystifying the Austrian system for international newcomers and expats. He recognizes how vital clear, accessible financial guidance is for long-term success, especially for those who feel overwhelmed by local bureaucracy. Whether it’s Income Tax, VAT, or the complexities of SVS, Pascal’s mission is to provide you with the tools and confidence essential for a successful career in independent work
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Have a Follow-up Question?
We don't leave you hanging. SEA Members have exclusive access to our Member Forum, where Pascal personally answers your follow-up questions within 3 business days. It’s the closest thing to having a tax advisor on speed-dial, without the unexpected bills. Check the membership plans HERE.
What’s Inside the Toolkit?
You get two workshop recordings ( 2.5h +) covering tax declaration for 2024 and 2025, plus templates and resources that support you through the process.
This package bundles two recordings of expert-led online sessions: Video 1 provides a foundational walkthrough of 2024 tax logic and preparation, while Video 2 delivers a technical deep dive into 2025 updates, industry codes, foreign income, and more.
A simple, pre-formatted, ready-to-use sheet for tracking your income and expenses. In the Austrian tax system, it is your primary defense against overpaying, and the only way to survive an audit.
It acts as your instant translation layer between the German FinanzOnline interface and the English instructions in the videos. Instead of pausing to Google complex bureaucratic terms, you have a one-page "cheat sheet"
Your centralized "command center" for the Austrian tax season. Instead of manually searching through government portals or trying to catch a link mentioned in the middle of the videos, we have curated every essential destination into one clickable directory.
2 expert videos (2.5h +)
Excel Sheet
Glossary of Terms
Resource Directory
Pricing & Membership Option
This package is offered as a 30-day rental. We chose this timeframe intentionally: it provides enough time to learn, while giving you the healthy "nudge" you need to actually sit down and finish your taxes.
The Tax DIY Survival Kit
49.90
1-Month Access to Tax Declaration 2024 & 2025 recordings + resources
Valid for one month
Save 10€ - 49.9€ is the Early Bird Offer (valid until March 30, 2026)!
By joining the SEA 'All Resources' membership, you not only get this toolkit for free but also unlock year-round access to expert support, other educational content, and SEA community.
All resources (Annual)
149.90
Every year
Perfect for those who want full access to all resources, and expert support to grow their self-employed business in Austria.
Valid until canceled
Note for SEA Members: If you have an active "All Resources" plan, simply log in to your dashboard to access this toolkit for free as part of your membership.
Why you should go for it
Taxes can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing them alone.
This package helps you:
avoid costly mistakes
stop guessing what goes where
save time
reduce stress
