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Hungary Wants Tax Treaty with Switzerland, Germany and Austria
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Published: January 17, 2013; 21:09 ♦ (Vindobona)
Hungary tries to levy a lump sum tax on deposits of Hungarian nationals in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the UK and Cyprus.
Hungary Wants Tax Treaty with Switzerland, Germany and Austria / Picture: © Vindobona.org
Until 2012, Hungary has granted an amnesty to tax evaders. The lump-sum tax came at 10%. According to the Hungarian government, the tax intake came at € 660m. Now, the situation will change. In order to improve the fiscal situation, Hungary wants to reach tax treaties with several European countries. The lump-sum tax should be increased to 37%. This tax rate is substantially higher…
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