Here is an overview of some of the key areas and expected changes:
Finance and Taxes:
Increase in the limit for employee benefits: Employees will be able to receive higher tax-free benefits to support their health (e.g., contributions to rehabilitation).
Changes for investors and cryptocurrency owners: Exemption from tax on the sale of cryptocurrencies, securities, and shares is expected.
Increase in the minimum wage: The minimum wage will increase to 20,800 CZK.
Increase in advances for self-employed persons: Minimum advances for social and health insurance for self-employed persons will increase.
Increase in excise duty: Excise duty on alcohol and tobacco products will be increased.
Social Area:
Increase in the contribution for the purchase of a motor vehicle for people with disabilities: Instead of VAT refunds, a higher contribution will be provided.
Changes in parental leave: Employees will have the right to the same job until the child reaches the age of two.
Increase in pensions: An increase in old-age pensions is expected as part of the regular valorization.
Healthcare:
Reduction of VAT on pulse oximeters and blood pressure monitors: VAT on these medical devices will be reduced to 12%.
Labor Law:
Abolition of guaranteed wages in the private sector: Companies will have greater flexibility in remuneration.
Possibility to agree on payment of wages in foreign currency: Even for employment in the Czech Republic, it will be possible to agree on payment in a foreign currency.
Changes in the probationary period and dismissals: A longer probationary period will be introduced for managers and the conditions for organizational dismissals will be tightened.
Housing:
Increase in housing allowance: The standard housing costs will be increased.
Ecology:
Introduction of fees for air pollution and waste production: Specific amounts will be announced regionally.
Other Areas:
Changes in the area of employee shares: The existing regime for employee shares will be adjusted.
Mandatory rest between shifts: A mandatory minimum rest period between two shifts will be introduced.
It is important to note that this is just a brief overview and some changes may still be adjusted. For detailed information, it is advisable to follow official sources and current legislation
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