Digital-First Tax Advisory for the Modern IT Freelancer in Austria.
Scared of SVS surprises and complex tax office letters? We offer fixed-price tax packages
specifically designed for software developers and IT freelancers in Austria.
And yes. We speak English.
Lead Tax Advisor: Pascal Schraml (Tax Advisor & IT Specialist).
Freelancing in Austria is rewarding, but the fiscal infrastructure can be a minefield.
Lost in the Start: Starting out without a clear roadmap or reliable guidance.
Information Overload: Conflicting advice from Google, ChatGPT, and "friends".
Fear of Mistakes: Constant worry about making costly errors with the tax office.
SVS Shock: The notorious "3rd-year" payment surprise that kills cashflow.
Language Barriers: German bureaucracy feels like an impenetrable wall.
Deadline Anxiety: Missing critical dates and facing unnecessary penalties.
Why PSTax?
We are tech-savvy tax experts for tech-savvy people. We are a small team of tax experts specializing in IT freelancers and one-person businesses in Austria.
Currently working with over 500+ clients, with over 250 specifically in the IT and tech industry.
We handle everything: Income Tax, SVS (the most underrated topic), and VAT. Our modern tech stack includes: WeWeb, Xano, Gemini, and Google Cloud.
Fully digital. Fully remote.
Shared Bookkeeping: We use a shared template where mostly only income is tracked, as we utilize flat rates in IT.
Direct Email Support: Included in your package. Reach out any time. Don't ChatGPT your tax problems when you have a professional advisor.
Proactive Optimization: We don't just file; we optimize your SVS and tax burden throughout the year.
Who we work with
Whether you're pushing to production or securing the cloud, we handle the fiscal infrastructure.
Frontend & Backend Software Developers
DevOps Engineers & Cloud Architects
Data Scientists & AI Engineers
IT Consultants & Project Managers
UI/UX Designers & Product Owners
Pricing Packages
No hidden hourly fees. Just fixed packages that scale with your freelance business.
SVS Package
€1,200 per year
Perfect for devs working with non-EU clients or Austrian clients below the €55,000 VAT threshold.
Income Tax Return (E1 + E1a)
Year-end SVS Optimization
Representation with Austrian Tax Authorities (Finanzamt)
Direct Mail Support
Review of Tax Office Letters
SVS + VAT Package (Most Popular)
€1,500 per year
The standard choice for IT freelancers with clients within the EU without Input VAT Deduction.
Everything in SVS Package
VAT ID Registration
Annual VAT Return
Quarterly VAT Returns
Input VAT deduction (Vorsteuerabzug)
VAT optimization and support
Quarterly EC Sales Listing for EU B2B income
All prices include 20% VAT.
How we work together
Book a call: Get to know each other and discuss your setup.
Power of Attorney: Fill out our digital POA so we can represent you.
We handle the rest: Initial registrations, tax returns, and correspondence with authorities.
Approval & Filing: We file tax returns only after your final approval.
Reminders: We send payment reminders + details whenever taxes are due.
Optimization: Year-end tax and SVS optimization to keep more of what you earn.