Professional Footballers May Have to Contribute More: Government Targets Tax Benefit
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In the margins of the stalled budget talks, the discussion has resurfaced regarding the discount that top athletes—especially top footballers—receive on their social security contributions. Should top footballers contribute their fair share to balance our country's budget? Deputy Prime Ministers Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) and Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) believe so. Professor of Tax Law Michel Maus (VUB) and Professor of Labour Economics Stijn…
The advantageous regime enjoyed by the best footballers is again in the sights during the federal budget discussions. Deputy Prime Ministers Maxime Prévot and Frank Vandenbroucke want professional players to contribute more to social security. According to them, this could bring back several tens of millions of euros a year.
The preferential treatment for top footballers is once again under fire during the federal budget negotiations. Deputy Prime Ministers Maxime Prévot and Frank Vandenbroucke want professional footballers to contribute more to social security. According to them, this could yield tens of millions of euros annually.
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