192 result(s) for personal income tax
Parlt Raises 2016 Budget Revenue, Spending Targets By HUF 422Bn
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved amendments to the 2016 budget act raising both revenue and expenditures by 421.7 billion forints (EUR 1.4bn). The amendments were passed with 121 votes in favour and 63 against. The MPs raised the revenue target from 15,800.4 billion forints to 16,222.1 billion forints. They increased the expenditure target from 16,562.0 billion forints to 16,983.7 billion forints.
Public Outrage About UNICEF Hungary's 'Scandalous' Videos
- 12 May 2016 3:56 AM
- video
Hungarian unit of UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, recently launched a video campaign asking Hungarians to donate 1 per cent of their personal income tax to support measures against family violence and child abuse in Hungary. The videos used triggered harsh reactions, saying they are “extremist”, “misleading”, “harmful”, “anti-father”, and “anti-family”.
2017 Budget Bill Targets Deficit Of HUF 1,166.4 BN
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s budget is expected to run a cash-flow-based deficit of 1,166.4 billion forints (EUR 3.7bn) next year, well above the 761.6 billion gap targeted for 2016. The 2017 budget bill targets revenue of 17,374.9 billion forints and expenditures of 18,541.3 billion.
Opposition Parties Blast Hungarian Constitution
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed Hungary’s constitution, calling it “anti-democratic” and “divisive” and saying there was “nothing to celebrate” about it. Earlier in the day, current and former government and state officials gathered in Parliament to celebrate the Fundamental Law’s fifth anniversary.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Healthcare In The Grip Of A Corrupt Medical Aristocracy
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A revelatory opinion piece appeared in today’s Index, written by Gabriella Lantos, managing director of the Róbert Károly Private Clinic, which specializes in women’s medicine. Lantos lays out in a convincing way “what is wrong with Hungarian healthcare.”
Együtt Reports Suspected Fraud To Police Linked To PM’s Informal Advisor
- 8 Apr 2016 9:18 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has filed a report to police over suspected fraud linked to Árpád Habony, the prime minister’s informal advisor. The party’s leader, Viktor Szigetvári, said Habony’s lawful income is insufficient for paying back loans and his wealth stems from murky sources, while he maintains links with people handling taxpayer money.
Hungary A Land Of Many Taxes
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has 60 forms of tax, most of which yield less than 1% of total tax revenue, the Jalsovszky law firm has found. VAT contributes more than 25% of budget revenue, personal income tax brings in 13.5% and the excise tax 7.8%, but most of the existing tax types contribute less than 1%.
New Tax System To Leave HUF 850 Bn With Tax Payers In 2016
- 18 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s reformed tax system is set to leave 850 billion forints (EUR 2.7bn) with taxpayers in 2016 in comparison with 2010, the daily Magyar Idők said. Economy Minister Mihály Varga told the paper that the government’s main aim when it comes to reforming the tax system is to make sure more money stays in people’s pockets.
Parlt Raises 2016 Budget Revenue, Spending Targets By HUF 422Bn
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved amendments to the 2016 budget act raising both revenue and expenditures by 421.7 billion forints (EUR 1.4bn). The amendments were passed with 121 votes in favour and 63 against. The MPs raised the revenue target from 15,800.4 billion forints to 16,222.1 billion forints. They increased the expenditure target from 16,562.0 billion forints to 16,983.7 billion forints.
Public Outrage About UNICEF Hungary's 'Scandalous' Videos
- 12 May 2016 3:56 AM
- video
Hungarian unit of UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, recently launched a video campaign asking Hungarians to donate 1 per cent of their personal income tax to support measures against family violence and child abuse in Hungary. The videos used triggered harsh reactions, saying they are “extremist”, “misleading”, “harmful”, “anti-father”, and “anti-family”.
2017 Budget Bill Targets Deficit Of HUF 1,166.4 BN
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s budget is expected to run a cash-flow-based deficit of 1,166.4 billion forints (EUR 3.7bn) next year, well above the 761.6 billion gap targeted for 2016. The 2017 budget bill targets revenue of 17,374.9 billion forints and expenditures of 18,541.3 billion.
Opposition Parties Blast Hungarian Constitution
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed Hungary’s constitution, calling it “anti-democratic” and “divisive” and saying there was “nothing to celebrate” about it. Earlier in the day, current and former government and state officials gathered in Parliament to celebrate the Fundamental Law’s fifth anniversary.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Healthcare In The Grip Of A Corrupt Medical Aristocracy
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A revelatory opinion piece appeared in today’s Index, written by Gabriella Lantos, managing director of the Róbert Károly Private Clinic, which specializes in women’s medicine. Lantos lays out in a convincing way “what is wrong with Hungarian healthcare.”
Együtt Reports Suspected Fraud To Police Linked To PM’s Informal Advisor
- 8 Apr 2016 9:18 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has filed a report to police over suspected fraud linked to Árpád Habony, the prime minister’s informal advisor. The party’s leader, Viktor Szigetvári, said Habony’s lawful income is insufficient for paying back loans and his wealth stems from murky sources, while he maintains links with people handling taxpayer money.
Hungary A Land Of Many Taxes
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has 60 forms of tax, most of which yield less than 1% of total tax revenue, the Jalsovszky law firm has found. VAT contributes more than 25% of budget revenue, personal income tax brings in 13.5% and the excise tax 7.8%, but most of the existing tax types contribute less than 1%.
New Tax System To Leave HUF 850 Bn With Tax Payers In 2016
- 18 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s reformed tax system is set to leave 850 billion forints (EUR 2.7bn) with taxpayers in 2016 in comparison with 2010, the daily Magyar Idők said. Economy Minister Mihály Varga told the paper that the government’s main aim when it comes to reforming the tax system is to make sure more money stays in people’s pockets.