Accountancy
In Europe, VAT is a tax on consumption, added to the net price of goods. Standard VAT rates are different in each EU member state and depend on the type of goods or services. If you trade internationally, calculating VAT will be an essential part of your accounting and bookkeeping.
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Are running a business in Hungary? Then you must pay a local business tax to the municipality where your business is registered. Even if you don’t need to pay, normally you must submit a report every year.
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When you operate a Hungarian company, planning your budget should include planning for payroll costs. Depending on your business model, you might need to apply wage supplements from time to time, so it is worth getting familiar with them.
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Tax returns season is starting soon in Hungary. Drafts created by the Tax Authority become available next week; the deadline for submission is 21 May 2024.
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Labor law in Hungary is quite strict about how much time employees must be allowed to rest. They have at least 20 days of paid leave each year, and the law also defines reasons for exemption from work, when the employee still gets paid.
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The agreement remained in force until 31 December 2023, but now it is not applicable anymore. In response, Hungary has introduced some changes to tax regulations to mitigate the impact.
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To support people who live with severe health conditions, Hungary offers them a special type of personal income tax benefit. The disability benefit reduces the personal income tax one has to pay, increasing the net salary of employees.
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This year, the minimum wage was increased by 15%, while the guaranteed minimum salary by 10%. No changes were made to payroll taxes in 2024, but there have been some changes to the SZÉP Card.
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A new year has started, and again tax regulations are updated and clarified in Hungary. There are no major tax changes this year, but make sure to read our overview and ask your accountant if there is anything you should pay special attention to this year.
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While major taxes do not change very often in Hungary, the system is tweaked every year. Read on to learn about changes to taxes most relevant to employees and HR, such as fringe benefits, the social contribution tax, and taxes on various types of gifts.
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