Orbán Announces Tax Exemptions for Mothers with Two or More Children
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán detailed new tax relief measures during his annual state of the nation address, focusing on family support and economic policy.
During his 26th annual state of the nation address, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that mothers raising two or more children in Hungary will receive lifetime personal income tax exemptions.
The full exemption for mothers of three children will be implemented from October 2025, while mothers of two children will begin to receive tax relief in January 2026, gradually phased in.
Orbán emphasized the significance of these tax benefits as a means to encourage childbearing and family stability, noting that the exemptions represent a significant fiscal commitment.
The measures align with the government's ongoing family and tax policy initiatives intended to support households.
The Prime Minister also announced an increase in family tax deductions, doubling the existing amounts.
Parents can now claim HUF 200,000 for one child, HUF 800,000 for two children, and HUF 2 million for three or more children.
This step is seen as part of Hungary's broader strategy to bolster its population and economy through family-oriented policies.
In an effort to address rising food prices, Orbán directed the Economic Minister to negotiate with commercial chains to manage price increases amicably.
Should these negotiations fail, the government would consider imposing price caps and profit restrictions to control inflation in essential goods, particularly dairy and poultry products.
Additionally, pensioners will benefit from value-added tax (VAT) refunds on some foods.
On the legislative front, Orbán referred to a potential ban on Pride parades and proposed constitutional changes that would define gender strictly as either male or female.
He labeled organizations funded from abroad as part of a 'Soros empire' and indicated plans to tighten regulations governing these entities.
Emphasizing his government's stance on international relations, Orbán stated that Ukraine would never join the European Union at the expense of Hungary, claiming that such a development would adversely affect Hungarian farmers and the national economy.
Furthermore, he introduced a new initiative to combat drug trafficking, appointing a government commissioner to oversee this effort, which he described as a critical public safety concern amid what he termed the proliferation of 'various concoctions' on the market.
Orbán reinstated the commitment to maintaining the thirteenth month pension and utility cost reductions.
He characterized 2025 as a pivotal year for his administration, aiming for substantial progress in economic revival and structural reforms.
The annual event, organized by the Civil Hungary Foundation, a Fidesz party entity, attracted significant attention as Orbán outlined his political vision amidst ongoing challenges including inflation and regional geopolitical tensions.
The Prime Minister's address follows a turbulent year marked by changes in government personnel and external pressures, as Hungary continues to navigate its policy paths within the European Union.
The full exemption for mothers of three children will be implemented from October 2025, while mothers of two children will begin to receive tax relief in January 2026, gradually phased in.
Orbán emphasized the significance of these tax benefits as a means to encourage childbearing and family stability, noting that the exemptions represent a significant fiscal commitment.
The measures align with the government's ongoing family and tax policy initiatives intended to support households.
The Prime Minister also announced an increase in family tax deductions, doubling the existing amounts.
Parents can now claim HUF 200,000 for one child, HUF 800,000 for two children, and HUF 2 million for three or more children.
This step is seen as part of Hungary's broader strategy to bolster its population and economy through family-oriented policies.
In an effort to address rising food prices, Orbán directed the Economic Minister to negotiate with commercial chains to manage price increases amicably.
Should these negotiations fail, the government would consider imposing price caps and profit restrictions to control inflation in essential goods, particularly dairy and poultry products.
Additionally, pensioners will benefit from value-added tax (VAT) refunds on some foods.
On the legislative front, Orbán referred to a potential ban on Pride parades and proposed constitutional changes that would define gender strictly as either male or female.
He labeled organizations funded from abroad as part of a 'Soros empire' and indicated plans to tighten regulations governing these entities.
Emphasizing his government's stance on international relations, Orbán stated that Ukraine would never join the European Union at the expense of Hungary, claiming that such a development would adversely affect Hungarian farmers and the national economy.
Furthermore, he introduced a new initiative to combat drug trafficking, appointing a government commissioner to oversee this effort, which he described as a critical public safety concern amid what he termed the proliferation of 'various concoctions' on the market.
Orbán reinstated the commitment to maintaining the thirteenth month pension and utility cost reductions.
He characterized 2025 as a pivotal year for his administration, aiming for substantial progress in economic revival and structural reforms.
The annual event, organized by the Civil Hungary Foundation, a Fidesz party entity, attracted significant attention as Orbán outlined his political vision amidst ongoing challenges including inflation and regional geopolitical tensions.
The Prime Minister's address follows a turbulent year marked by changes in government personnel and external pressures, as Hungary continues to navigate its policy paths within the European Union.
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