Fruit and vegetable growers and farmers will be able to apply for a discount on their social security contributions for the first time. The 7.1% discount applies to seasonal work under short-term contracts from April to November.

The JMHZ system is restoring the ability to search for employees who have been de-registered. This feature is useful when you need to update information about them. The Social Security Administration recommends verifying the information for these employees.

How do you apply the social security contribution discount in the JMHZ system? A new guide has been released, explaining how to apply the discount in the "Contribution" section of the monthly report.

What is the deadline for canceling a JMHZ submission? You have until the filing deadline (the 20th of the following month) to cancel. After that, you must submit an amended report.

The government has approved the Electronic Sales Register (EET) system, which will be reintroduced next year. It will apply to payments made in person, not to remote transactions. For the smallest businesses, there will be an "EET OFF" option with a monthly fee of 1,500 CZK.

Discounts will also be reintroduced next year. In addition to the EET system, expect the return of tuition fees and discounts for students. In the hospitality industry, VAT on non-alcoholic beverages will be reduced, and tips will be tax-exempt.

The tax administration is sending property tax payment details. The tax is due by June 1, 2026.

Did you receive a benefit in one year but the invoice in the next? According to a decision by the EU Court of Justice, you can only claim the benefit for the year the invoice was issued.

You can identify a "shadow system" based on two characteristics. The upcoming law on platform work states that dependent work is characterized by a superior/subordinate relationship and the performance of work on behalf of the employer. Penalties would only apply to employers, not employees.

No more training programs gathering dust. The employment agency wants to support only courses in sectors where companies are actively seeking employees.

Gasoline prices remain under government control. The government has extended tax breaks on fuel excise duties and regulated profit margins.

The JMHZ system is confusing, and employers are getting lost. The Social Security Administration has released a video tutorial to guide you through the submission process.

A tax error in Říčany. The local council mistakenly increased the property tax, and is now arguing with the tax administration. The tax administration claims it is not responsible and must respect the regulation.

When submitting a JMHZ report, check the ID of your data box. The Social Security Administration warns that this is a common source of errors, which can prevent the report from being received.

Did you receive an SMS message about a speeding ticket? Ignore it. There are fraudulent SMS messages circulating, with scammers asking for payment of a fine.

Artists can receive up to 90,000 CZK. The Ministry of Culture has launched a scholarship program for artists.

The tax administration reports 2.5 million tax returns filed. 73% of them were submitted electronically. Remember: By June 1st, pay the property tax for 2026. By June 15th, pay the quarterly or semi-annual advance payment for income tax. By June 30th, file a tax return to claim a refund of fuel excise tax (so-called "green diesel") for the first quarter of 2026. By June 30th, file notifications for GATCA and FATCA. This applies to financial institutions. By July 1st, file your income tax return for 2025 and pay the tax if a tax advisor is filing it for you.

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