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CES warns that updating IRS echelons in 2027 is insufficient for tax neutrality
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 03/11/2026, 17:08:40 UTC
Briefing created: 15/11/2026, 23:02:17 UTC
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Briefings
The Council of Economic and Social (CES) issued a warning on November 3, 2026, stating that the proposed 2027 tax rate adjustments are insufficient to ensure fiscal neutrality. The CES argues that while the 3.88% tax increase aligns with the 4.5% salary increase in the Tripartite Agreement, it does not account for the full impact on effective tax burden. The Council emphasizes the need to distinguish between annual tax deductions and total tax burden, noting that current withholding mechanisms do not constitute a standalone measure of annual tax relief. This decision was approved by the CES council but opposed by the CGTP.
Key points
- The Council of Economic and Social (CES) issued a warning on November 3, 2026, stating that the proposed 2027 tax rate adjustments are insufficient to ensure fiscal neutrality.
- The Council argues that the 3.88% tax increase does not account for the full impact on effective tax burden, even though it aligns with the 4.5% salary increase in the Tripartite Agreement.
Context
The CES evaluated the 2027 State Budget proposal, highlighting that while the 3.88% tax increase matches the 4.5% salary increase in the Tripartite Agreement, it fails to ensure fiscal neutrality. The Council emphasizes the need to distinguish between annual tax deductions and total tax burden, noting that current withholding mechanisms do not constitute a standalone measure of annual tax relief.
Limitations
The CES evaluation is based on the 2027 State Budget proposal, which was approved in full council session. The report does not include data on the CGTP's specific voting position beyond the stated opposition, nor does it provide details on the impact of the 2.3% IMT increase or the specific pensioner demographics being evaluated.
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