Federation of Austrian Industries: “No New Taxes!”

People ♦ Published: September 6, 2011; 22:20 ♦ (Vindobona)

The debate about the introduction of property taxes in continues. The Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) approves such taxes.

Federation of Austrian Industries: “No New Taxes!” / Picture: © Vindobona.org

There is still no consensus in the coalition of the social democrats (SPÖ) and the conservatives (ÖVP) regarding the introduction of property taxes. The SPÖ claims the introduction forcefully, the ÖVP offers heavy resistance. According to the ÖVP, the concept is still not clear. Moreover, the new tax would bring “a massive burden for the middle class”.

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