43% tax rate

Why the state collects too much from us

We pay more taxes and social security contributions than almost any other European country - what these statistics mean in real life.(Bild: stock.adobe.com)

With a tax burden of just under 43%, Austria is at the top of the league, leaving employees and companies with too little, but the results are weak. Why the state collects too much from us.

How much money does the state need? More, say some in the current election campaign, less, argue others who are pushing for a reduction in the burden on citizens and companies. The fact is that just under 43 percent of economic output goes directly to the tax authorities in the form of taxes and social security contributions, a top figure in Europe.