Taxenbach is a market town in the district of Zell am See, in the state of Salzburg, Austria. It lies in the Austrian Alps region of the country, within the federal state whose capital is Salzburg.
As a market town (Marktgemeinde), Taxenbach holds a status in Austrian administrative structure that distinguishes it from smaller municipalities, reflecting its historical role as a local centre for the surrounding area. It belongs to the Zell am See district, one of the districts of the state of Salzburg.
The town is situated in the mountainous terrain characteristic of the Salzburg region. Its position within the Zell am See district places it in the eastern Alpine area of Austria, a part of the country known for its alpine landscape and its network of small towns and villages.