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The 2026 economic package: Salary increases, tax reductions, who benefits

The new year brings an extensive package of increases that mainly affects young workers, families with children, and the middle class – The new tax brackets, rental refunds, and 8+1 changes effective from January 1

A plan for automatic collection of VAT from the State: The two scenarios under consideration

The tax administration is considering two scenarios for the new system

Famous television chef arrested for tax debts to the State

Accused of failing to pay VAT exceeding €350,000

The 19 islands in the Dodecanese, Northern and Eastern Aegean where VAT is reduced by 30% – See the list

Pierrakakis: “Effectively, the 24% VAT becomes 17% and the 13% VAT becomes 9%” – The measure is already applied on 5 islands in the Eastern Aegean that maintain reception facilities for refugee flows

Taxes on rents and imputed income are reduced – Changes in VAT and ENFIA

New 25% middle tax bracket on rental income of €12,000–24,000 – 30% reduction in imputed income – Zero ENFIA for first homes in villages from 2027 – 30% VAT reduction on border islands

AADE “safari” in e-shops, marketplaces, and food-ordering platforms

With artificial intelligence they scan bank accounts, couriers, and platforms – Targeting those who pocket VAT without issuing receipts

Extension of VAT suspension on newly built homes “locked in” through 2026

Relief for buyers and developers – only the 3% transfer tax will apply – What Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce at the Thessaloniki International Fair

AADE: Annual report for 2024 – Revenues exceed €71 billion, refunds top €8 billion

Key initiatives included linking cash registers with POS systems, leveraging myDATA data, and targeted audits – “In 2024, we strengthened compliance and harnessed new technologies,” noted George Pitsilis

The mandatory interconnection of POS with cash registers is a treasure for the Greek economy

Impressive figures from the Hellenic Revenue Authority for electronic payments - One third of the total increase in VAT revenues over the period 2022-2024 is directly attributed to improved tax compliance

Chatzidakis: The out-of-court settlement mechanism is providing relief to tens of thousands of debtors

Further discussions are still needed with the banks, the Bank of Greece, and the ECB – "The out-of-court settlement mechanism is providing relief to tens of thousands of debtors," noted the Minister of Finance

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