ATB.LAWBlog

Our blog offers you an easy-to-understand introduction to various fields of law. We explain complex matters simply and precisely to help you keep track of everything. Here you will find current information and practical tips.

Voluntary disclosure tax cryptocurrencies 2026

Voluntary disclosure of taxes on cryptocurrencies

Forgetting to pay tax on cryptocurrencies? -> The path to impunity in Austria
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Roman Taudes

DAC8 and CARF

What new crypto reporting obligations apply from 2026
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Anela Blöch
Proof of Funds

Source of funds for gold sales: What to do when written proof is missing

Selling gold is often legally unproblematic – but the subsequent verification of the origin of funds at banks/crypto exchanges is not. While commercial gold dealers are subject to strict anti-money laundering verification obligations, private gold sales usually take place without documentation.
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Anela Blöch
Reclaim processing fee

Card Complete: Claim for refund of inadmissible foreign currency fees following Austrian Supreme Court ruling

In which cases you can reclaim paid credit card fees
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Anela Blöch
Cybercrime

Ransomware: Are ransom payments tax-deductible in Austria?

Ransomware attacks are increasingly hitting Austrian companies as well. Systems are encrypted, sensitive data is exfiltrated, and threats of publication are made. Often, only an unpleasant decision remains: to pay or not to pay?
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Roman Taudes
Credit card, TAN, mobile phone, SMS, unauthorized payment, bank chargeback

Unauthorized payment transactions

When banks and payment service providers must refund transfers (ZaDiG 2018)
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Roman Taudes
Woman sitting in front of laptop - Operating cost clauses invalid

Sun Contracting Group insolvent: Consequences for investors

What affected investors can do now
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Anela Blöch
law enforcement cybercrime lawyer Vienna

CyberCrime Report 2024

Ransomware, RIP-Deal and Cryptocurrencies – A Critical Assessment
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Roman Taudes
Capital markets lawyer Vienna

Liquidation of the LLB Semper Real Estate Fund

The LLB Semper Real Estate Fund is being liquidated. Find out what claims exist due to misadvice or mismanagement and how ATB.LAW supports you.
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Roman Taudes
Reclaim processing fee

Claim for refund of loan fees – bank may not call in loan

Claiming back loan processing fees – without fear of loan termination
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Roman Taudes