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This publication – presenting the changes we think are rel­evant for our clients – is a general guide to the account­ing and tax law changes that will most affect accountants.

In the SME INFO of 15 August 2022, we reported that taxpayers can pay corporate tax in euros and US dollars. Recently, the Government Decree No 366/2022 has been adopted, and also allows the payment of local business tax and its advance payments in euros and US dollars, in addition to the forint.

According to the 134th Hungarian Gazette which was published on 9 August, taxpayers based on their choices, can pay the CIT and its advances in euros or US dollars in addition to forints. The first year for which they can make the choice to pay CIT in USD or EUR is the tax year starting after 30 September 2022.

In this newsletter we will cover more topics. First, several tax laws were amended at the same time when the 2023 budget was adopted. We take a look at them, highlighting the changes we consider important. On the other hand, in SME INFO 2022-01, we provided information on the Government Decree 197/2022 (4.VI) on extra profit taxes. This Government Decree has been amended on some points by Government Decree 257/2022 (VII.18). Here we also summarise the most important changes and clarifications (both in English and Hungarian).

Legislative changes affecting payroll processing that were implemented in the first half of 2022 are presented below. Included are those related to situation in Ukraine, relating to e-mobility, as well as changes to the parameters for determining the non-collectible minimum when calculating payroll deductions.

In order to make up for the budget deficit and to maintain the reduction in utility costs, the Government has imposed special taxes in several areas, which are laid down in Government Decree 197/2022 (4.VI) on Extra Profit Taxes. The changes we consider important are presented in detail, the others are only mentioned.