Hattmannsdorfer for Tax-Free Holiday Work

After the end of the early summer holiday series, Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) wishes for a tax reversal for people who work on holidays. Last December, the Federal Finance Court classified the basic hourly wage for holiday pay as taxable. Now, the government politician wants the Income Tax Act to be amended so that wages and salaries for holiday work become tax-free again.

Hattmannsdorfer Wants Tax-Free Holiday Work

Hattmannsdorfer pointed out on Friday to the APA about the hundreds of thousands of employees in the gastronomy and tourism sectors as well as in the health and social sectors, who often work on holidays. He emphasized the responsibility these people take on. "Those who work on holidays should receive the corresponding remuneration tax-free."

The issue involves parts of the Rest Periods Act and the Income Tax Act. Relevant passages should be adjusted according to the wishes of the Economy Minister. The "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" also reported on the amendment plans of the former Upper Austrian regional councilor, who was politically socialized in the Workers' and Employees' Association of the People's Party.

(APA/Red)

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