Taxes
Long-term investment products (DIP) now more flexible
Since May 2025, the flexibility of long-term investment products (DIP) has increased. When changing a provider, the savings period from the previous product is now counted towards the savings period of the new product, which allows investors to…
News on tax obligations when providing transport services via mobile applications
The General Financial Directorate (GFD) published its updated information on the tax obligations of entities involved in the provision of transport services via mobile applications (Uber, Bolt, and Liftago). The GFD’s information considers…
Mandatory employer contribution to retirement savings products
The new act on mandatory employer contributions to retirement savings products, which was approved in September this year, will come into effect in January 2026. On which employers does it impose new obligations?
Tax changes in government’s policy statement
The incoming government coalition has prepared its draft policy statement. In public finances, it emphasises the principles of promoting economic growth, avoiding tax increases, and ensuring proper tax collection.
Financial administration stepping up illegal work checks
The Czech financial administration is significantly intensifying its inspection activities focused on illegal forms of employment, in particular disguised labour mediation. We therefore recommend that all employers pay increased attention to the…
Government regulation on JMHZ: what data to provide and in what form?
The government regulation implementing the Act on Single Monthly Employer Reporting (in Czech "Jednotné měsíční hlášení zaměstnavatele" or JHMZ) was published in the Collection of Laws (No. 417/2025 Coll.), representing a fundamental step towards…
What to prepare for with introduction of JMHZ (part 3): sports and healthcare …
For the third month running, we are continuing our series of articles dedicated to selected employee benefits in connection with the planned introduction of the single monthly employer reporting (JMHZ) scheme. This time, we will focus on sports and…
GFD’s new instruction: penalty waivers of up to 100 percent
The General Financial Directorate's (GFD) Instruction D-72 on the waiver of tax accessories (tax-related penalties and interest) became effective on 15 September, responding to the amendment to the Tax Procedure Code in effect from 1 July 2025 that…
GFD clarifies employee benefit treatment
An accompanying law to the JMHZ that amends the Income Tax Act is currently awaiting the president's signature. The amendment clarifies the rules for providing employee benefits with the aim of preventing salary/bonus swaps. Following this new…
Single monthly employer reporting: questions for GFD and ministry representatives
Next year, employers will get to see fundamental changes in taxes and mandatory contributions. The dozens of prescribed forms and reports they now must use will be replaced by a single monthly employer report (JMHZ). With Director General of the…
JMHZ accompanying bill passed by chamber of deputies
On 10 September 2025, the chamber of deputies passed an accompanying bill to the Act on Single Monthly Employer Reporting (in Czech Jednotné měsíční hlášení zaměstnavatelů or JMHZ) reflecting the senate’s amending proposals.
Accompanying law to JMHZ brings changes to R&D allowances
The entry into force of the new law accompanying Single Monthly Employer Reporting (in Czech Jednotné měsíční hlášení zaměstnavatele or JMHZ) will introduce changes to the administration agenda of employers and to the Income Tax Act. Particularly…