The government has a nationwide uniform flat rates for social security contributions Tip agreed. In 2026 they amount to 65 euros and for those without collection 45 euros per month, in 2027 then 85 and 45 euros and 2028 and 50 euros, as Tourism State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner (ÖVP) announced on Thursday. From 2029 an adaptation to inflation should then be made. Additional claims from social security are excluded. Drink are tax -free in Austria, but subject to social security contributions. In the past, the amounts were difficult to check, but now they seem to be in the cash register. This led to some high additional claims on the part of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) and has started the now discussions.
