Accounting and Finance

Filing your tax returns in Hungary in 2026

With the season for filing your tax returns for 2025 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts and tasks. Personal income tax, tax benefits, tax residency, and options for filing your tax returns explained in one place.

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2026 changes to taxes and other relevant regulations in Hungary

In Hungary, the start of the year is always about updates to regulations. Business owners especially should watch out for updates that might be relevant to your business operation, although some changes are relevant to natural persons too. Below you can find a quick overview with links to more detailed descriptions. Read on!

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Salaries and payroll taxes in 2026, Hungary

Every year, minimum wages are adjusted so employees can receive a living wage despite inflation. This year, employment related taxes do not change, so business costs will increase in proportion with the increase that has come into effect as of January 1, 2026.

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Strategic tax residency can save you time and money

Tax residency is about where you pay taxes. In contrast, tax nomadism is a view that if you move around enough, you will not become a tax resident anywhere and you can avoid paying taxes. While this might work in the short run, it will definitely cause problems in the long run. Instead, it makes more sense to make a strategic decision about where you want to be a tax resident.

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Maternity leave and benefits in Hungary

When a child is born, mothers are eligible for 24 weeks of maternity leave in Hungary. During and after their leave, they may receive maternity benefits from the state. At the same time, both parents become eligible for extra days of PTO and other forms of leave and benefits.

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Filing your tax returns in Hungary in 2025

With the season for filing your tax returns for 2024 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared you a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts.

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Fringe benefits in Hungary – Cafeteria 2025

Fringe benefits in Hungary are usually referred to as “cafeteria”. Fringe benefits typically offer better options for taxation than regular salaries, while they can give a boost to specific sectors of domestic economy and contribute to overall transparency.

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SZÉP Card in 2025 in Hungary

The SZÉP Card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary, as it boosts specific domestic industries while providing preferential tax options to employers and employees. Since its 2011 introduction, it has undergone various changes. Read on to get an overview of the SZÉP Card in 2025.

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2025 changes to taxes and other relevant regulations in Hungary

In Hungary, there are some laws and regulations that get updated every year. These include the minimum wage, and various taxes relevant to income from employment, company operation, and other sources. Read on to get an overview of the most important 2025 changes to taxes and more!

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Salaries and payroll taxes in 2025, Hungary

Just like every year, minimum wages are being adjusted as of 1 January 2025 so employees can receive a living wage. While employment related taxes do not change, the family tax benefit is increased, and fringe benefits are expanded.

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