It is the favorite project of the head of the Chamber of Commerce, Harald Mahrer. While the government is cutting corners in many corners, Mahrer and the ÖVP have agreed on a relief package for pensioners. According to the coalition agreement, this looks like this: Anyone who continues to work from the standard retirement age should benefit from a reduction in taxes and contributions from 2026. In the future, additional income will only be taxed at 25 percent, which is why the planned model is often referred to as a flat tax.
