Hungary unveils 2027 budget with tax cuts and pension increases

2027 budget personal income tax reduction minimum pension increase family allowance doubling Hungarian economy

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has unveiled the 2027 budget proposal for Hungary, which he described as a plan for the country's reconstruction and a move toward justice and progress. The budget includes several major fiscal changes aimed at supporting families, pensioners, and low-income workers.

Key measures include reducing the personal income tax for those earning below 680,000 forints per month and lowering the tax rate for minimum wage earners to 9 percent starting January 1, 2027. The government also plans to double the family allowance and maintain tax exemptions for young people and certain mothers, though a 1 million forint monthly income cap will be introduced for mothers' tax-free status.

Social security and pension reforms are central to the plan. The minimum old-age pension is set to increase from 28,500 forints to 120,000 forints. Additionally, the budget allocates significant funds for wage increases in the public sector, including a 17 percent increase for healthcare workers and 21.5 percent for education support staff.

Infrastructure and education also receive substantial investment. The government announced a long-term school development program with an initial 10 billion forint allocation, alongside significant funding for railway and road improvements. The budget aims for a 4.9 percent GDP-ratio deficit target, supported by expenditure cuts and new revenue streams such as wealth and corporate taxes.

Entities

Fidesz · Gergely Karácsony · Hungarian Central Statistical Office · Hungarian Parliament · Hungary · Judit Lannert · Központi Statisztikai Hivatal · Lannert Judit · Magyar Nemzeti Bank · Magyar Péter · National Assembly of Hungary · Peter Magyar

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Inflation for next year is expected to be around 3.1 percent. hovege.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] Salaries for technical workers and those directly supporting education (NOKS) will be increased. hir.ma · hvg.hu
[● 7 SOURCES] The minimum old-age pension will be increased to 120,000 forints. hovege.hu · www.origo.hu · acnews.hu · budapestkornyeke.hu · novekedes.hu · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The median old-age pension was 232,760 forints according to KSH data. hovege.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The budget for youth policy will be doubled. hvg.hu · acnews.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] Teacher salaries will be guaranteed to reach at least 80 percent of the average graduate salary, funded entirely by domestic sources. hir.ma · hvg.hu · 10perc.hu · vehir.hu
[● 10 SOURCES] The 2027 budget will focus on rebuilding Hungary and supporting families, pensioners, businesses, education, and healthcare. telex.hu · eduline.hu · acnews.hu · www.ma.hu · vehir.hu · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The government is launching a long-term school development program with an initial 10 billion forint allocation this year. hir.ma · hvg.hu · 10perc.hu
[● 8 SOURCES] Personal income tax will decrease for individuals with a monthly income below 680,000 forints. acnews.hu · budapestkornyeke.hu · www.ma.hu · novekedes.hu · privatbankar.hu · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Starting January 1, 2027, the personal income tax for those earning the minimum wage will be reduced to 9 percent. acnews.hu · budapestkornyeke.hu · www.ma.hu · szeged365.hu · vehir.hu · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government will phase out the price cap institution on essential goods. www.blikk.hu
[● 13 SOURCES] The 2027 budget is designed to focus on rebuilding Hungary and supporting families, pensioners, businesses, education, and healthcare. allampapirkalkulator.hu · acnews.hu · budapestkornyeke.hu · haszon.hu · www.ma.hu · +7 more