Editorial standards
MoneyInAustria exists to give international residents accurate, current and independent information about money in Austria. This page explains how we research, write, check and correct our articles.
Sources we use
We build every article from primary sources wherever they exist:
- Austrian federal law, via the Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria (RIS)
- The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), including its guidance, forms and FinanzOnline documentation
- Other official bodies, such as the social insurance institutions, the Financial Market Authority (FMA), Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Statistik Austria
Where we use secondary sources, such as professional bodies, established news outlets or published guidance from tax firms, we use them to explain or give context, and check key facts against the primary source. We don’t rely on forums, social media or other guide sites for facts or figures.
We link to our sources in each article so you can check them yourself.
Figures and verification
Tax rates, thresholds, allowances and deadlines are the details most likely to change and the most costly to get wrong. Every article states when its figures were last verified. We review figures:
- at the start of each tax year
- when a law change, budget or court ruling affects them
- when a reader tells us something may be out of date
How we write
We write in plain English and explain German terms the first time we use them, because those are the words you’ll see on official forms and letters. When a rule is uncertain, disputed or depends on individual circumstances, we say so rather than simplify it away. We describe how rules generally work; we don’t tell individual readers what to do.
Use of AI tools
We may use AI tools to help with research and drafting. They are never a source: every fact, figure and legal statement is checked against the primary source before publication, and an editor is responsible for everything we publish.
Independence
Our content is not paid for or reviewed by any bank, broker, insurer, adviser or other company. We don’t accept payment for coverage, and advertisers and affiliate partners have no say in what we write. Some articles contain affiliate links, which are always disclosed at the top of the article and never influence our editorial judgement.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it promptly. To report an error, email admin@moneyinaustria.com with the article and what you think is incorrect. We aim to review every report within 2 working days.
General information, not advice
Our articles are general information and can’t account for your personal situation. For decisions that depend on your circumstances, speak to a qualified professional, such as a Steuerberater or licensed financial adviser. See our Disclaimer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026