Update: Tax-Free Crisis Bonus Put on Hold for the Time Being
The planned tax-free and social-security-free relief bonus of up to €1,000 for employees will not be introduced for the time being. Although the German Bundestag passed the draft
Update: Tax-Free Crisis Bonus of €1,000 in Germany
With the planned introduction of a tax-free relief payment for employees, the legislator is creating a new option to provide financial support to employees. The measure is designed
Tax-Free Crisis Bonus – Brief Overview of the Planned Relief Measure
The German Federal Government is planning to introduce a tax-free crisis bonus of up to EUR 1,000 for the year 2026. Employers are expected to be given the option of granting this
Are tax-free overtime payments coming to Germany?
There may be a glimmer of hope for employees in recent political developments. The coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD from April 2025 states: "Those who voluntarily cho
New Rules for the Valuation of Company Cars in France
As of February 1, 2025, the rules for valuing benefits in kind related to company cars provided to employees will change. These changes apply to both purchased and leased vehicles,
