How this calculation works
This calculator is designed to show users that the result is not just one random flat percentage.
- If you choose VAT registered, the calculator first removes 27% VAT from the entered annual income.
- It then deducts your selected flat-rate expense ratio to calculate flat-rate income.
- Personal income tax is estimated at 15% only on the part of flat-rate income above the tax-free threshold used in the flat-rate regime.
- Social contribution tax is estimated at 13% and social security contribution at 18.5%.
- For this simplified full-time estimate, a minimum annual contribution base is applied when there is business income.
- Net income is shown after estimated expenses, tax and contributions.
This is still a simplified estimate. It does not include KATA, activity-specific eligibility checks, retail-specific limits, guaranteed minimum wage cases, family tax benefits or every special Hungarian rule.
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