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In Hungary, your gross salary can be significantly increased through various tax benefits. In 2026, many of these allowances have been doubled or expanded to support families, young workers, and specific groups. Understanding which benefits you qualify for can make a big difference in your net income.
This is the most widely used tax benefit. It reduces your taxable
income depending on the number of dependent children in your
household.
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New for 2026: The amounts have officially
doubled compared to previous years.
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Eligibility: Parents (including
foreign residents) who receive the Hungarian Family Allowance (Családi
pótlék). Third-country nationals usually need at least 75% of
their global income taxed in Hungary to claim this benefit.
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2026 Monthly Savings:
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1 child: 20,000 HUF
o
2 children: 80,000 HUF (total)
o
3+ children: 66,000 HUF per child (e.g., 198,000
HUF for three children)
Young workers under the age of 25 can enjoy a large exemption from
Personal Income Tax (SZJA/PIT).
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Limit: In 2026, earnings up to 715,765
HUF per month are tax-free, resulting in a net salary increase of up
to 107,365 HUF per month.
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Eligibility for foreigners:
Primarily available to EEA citizens and citizens of
neighboring non-EU countries (e.g., Ukraine, Serbia). Other third-country
nationals generally do not qualify unless they hold a permanent residence
permit.
Women who become mothers before turning 30 receive a full Personal
Income Tax exemption.
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Impact: Eligible mothers pay
only social security contributions; their net salary equals their gross salary.
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2026 Update: The previous
earnings cap has been removed—this exemption is now unlimited,
regardless of the mother’s income.
Individuals with a documented chronic illness or disability
(e.g., diabetes, celiac disease, hearing or visual impairments) can claim a tax
reduction.
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Amount: 15% of one-third of the
minimum wage, approximately 16,100 HUF per month in 2026.
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Requirement: A medical
certificate from a Hungarian specialist is necessary to qualify.
Newlyweds can receive a small state-supported benefit during the early years
of marriage.
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Amount: 5,000 HUF net per month
for the couple for the first 24 months of marriage.
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Condition: It must be the first
marriage for at least one partner.
These tax benefits are designed to support families, young workers, and
individuals with specific needs, making Hungary’s tax system more favorable for
those who meet the eligibility criteria.