Personal Income Tax

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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Tax exemption for mothers in Hungary

In an attempt to better support families in Hungary, various tax benefits have been introduced and then extended over recent years. One of them is the tax exemption for mothers, which allows women to avoid paying personal income tax based on their age and the number of their children. Eligibility conditions have been being broadened, and the trend is expected to continue in coming years.

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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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HR and payroll related changes in Hungary in 2026

The new year has arrived, and several changes announced throughout last year have come into force now. See our summary here and start the new year fully compliant with HR and payroll related regulations.

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Minimum wage in Hungary in 2026

In Hungary, the minimum wage is raised every year in an attempt to keep up with inflation and increasing living costs so it remains a living wage. It is always the result of ongoing negotiations between the representatives of employees, employers, and the government. The new minimum wage for 2026 has just been announced – let’s see how it will affect your Hungarian business.

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New tax exemption for women raising three children in Hungary

Starting from October 1, 2025, women who are raising or have raised 3 children are eligible for a new tax exemption: they will not have to pay personal income tax anymore. There are no restrictions on nationality either. Mothers need to submit an application, which is done easiest through the employer.

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Employing domestic workers in Hungary

If you need cleaning and similar services for your business, you will need to contract a provider. However, if you need this type of work done at your home, you can engage domestic workers and save on taxes. Certain types of domestic work are not taxed in Hungary, although the work itself must be reported to the Tax Authority.

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Changes to family related tax benefits in Hungary in July 2025

While the family tax benefit is being increased from July, eligibility for the tax benefit of mothers of four or more is narrowed down. As a result, payroll specialists need to pay extra attention to calculating taxes for employees this month, while the July take-home-pay of some employees will change in Hungary.

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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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Child benefits in Hungary

In Hungary, child-rearing is supported in various ways. One of them is a lengthy maternity leave discussed in our previous article. Another one is the system of child benefits available to new mothers and parents.

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