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Hungarian Government Increases Tax on Rich
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Agência Lusa
Source published: 19/10/2026, 22:18:36 UTC
Briefing created: 20/10/2026, 00:57:43 UTC
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Briefings
Hungarian government announced a new budget plan effective immediately, introducing a 2.75 million euro tax on fortunes exceeding that threshold and increasing the income tax rate. The minimum pension was also raised to 330 euros monthly. This policy change represents a significant fiscal shift aimed at targeting high-net-worth individuals.
Key points
- Hungarian government introduced a new budget plan effective immediately, introducing a 2.75 million euro tax on fortunes exceeding that threshold and increasing the income tax rate.
- The minimum pension was also raised to 330 euros monthly.
Context
This budget adjustment represents a significant fiscal shift aimed at targeting high-net-worth individuals, marking a change in Hungary's tax policy landscape.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the headline summary provided; specific implementation dates beyond 'effective immediately' are not detailed, and the exact scope of wealth exemptions or other tax adjustments within the new budget is not specified.
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