Higher Social Contributions Planned for Well-Earned Earners From January

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It is already clear that well-earned workers will be asked to pay much more in the coming year, but the tax burden is not only increasing for higher income earners. "Autumn of reforms" seems to be over before it starts.

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The contribution limits of the social insurance funds rise strongly in 2026 – the burden on well-earners as well. And perhaps the rest of the payers also flourish even more.

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From January onwards, well-earners are expected to pay more money into the social funds. Labour Minister Bas has now introduced a corresponding regulation. Criticism of this was not long in coming.

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The income limit, up to which social contributions must be paid, is fixed annually - similar to wage developments. What does this mean for workers next year?

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The income limit, up to which social contributions are to be paid, is fixed annually - analogous to wage developments. What does this mean for workers and pensioners next year?

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Every year, the so-called contribution limits for health, nursing and pension insurance are increased. This time, the Ministry of Labour plans to increase by about five percent.