May 8, 2024

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Chaos among "suspended staff": it is unrealistic to file a tax return

The question of days is to solve the problem that has arisen with thousands of taxpayers who cannot file tax returns, since their income statements after the suspension of their employment contracts in 2020 were not posted on TAXISnet.

According to the information, there is a technical problem that is being resolved and the documentation will be immediately sent to AADE so that the insured can file their tax returns.

Special compensation in the amount of 800 euros for one month or 534 euro for others, paid in 2020, not taxed, not subject to withdrawal (by the state or by third parties), not subject to any withholding, not subject to duties or fees, including the special solidarity contribution provided for by Article 43 A of Law 4172/2013 (A ‘ 167), etc. (your accountant will advise you in more detail in each specific case).

Recall, in connection with the pandemic, over the past 11 months, the authorities at the legislative level approved a number of benefits and benefits. However, most of them are not taxed, and some cannot be confiscated.

In particular, 15 benefits and allowances that will not be taxed are named:

Refundable contribution (Επιστρεπτέα προκαταβολή). Government aid received by thousands of companies in the form of a refundable advance is not taxed or withdrawn to pay off debts. The Ministry of Finance has already paid the money for the 5th time. Special remuneration for suspended employees (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού, μισθωτών). No tax, no withholding and no solidarity fee. In addition, the amount is not withdrawn to pay off debts to the tax administration and the state. This is a special compensation that was paid in connection with the suspension of the employment contract of employees from March 2020 to December 2020. Appropriate measures are being prepared in relation to employees whose work was suspended in January and February 2021. Compensation for special purposes for unemployed (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού (μη μισθωτών). Special benefits (800 euros and 600 euros) to support self-employed companies, individual entrepreneurs, etc. are not considered as income. the compensation that property owners receive for the “cut” rent after November 2020 is not taxed or deducted from debt, and tax deduction received from March 2020 to October of the same year is not considered income. fee that has not been collected for all the months during which the mitigation measure will be applied is not income and is not subject to a special solidarity contribution Tax rebate (Έκπτωση στην πληρωμή φόρων) One-time financial assistance to lawyers, engineers and economists ( Εφάπαξ οικονομική ενίσχυση σε δικηγόρους, μηχανικούς και οικονομολόγους). compensation to professionals in creative professions (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού σε καλλιτςχνες). Applies to artists, creators and professionals in the field of art and culture registered on the special electronic platform artandcultureprofessionals.services.gov.gr on the special electronic platform artandcultureprofessionals.services.gov.gr Subsidy to quarantine hotels (Ξενοδοχεία “καραντίνας”). Not taxed, not withdrawn to pay off debts. Remuneration for private doctors (Αμοιβή ιδιωτικών γιατρών). The fees for bringing private doctors to public hospitals for emergency care due to Covid-19 are tax-free. Additional compensation for mobile medical personnel (αποζημίωση μετακινούμενου ιατρικού και νοσηλευτικού προσωπικού). Medical personnel moving outside the peripheral department to hospitals and other receiving facilities for the needs of the coronavirus are paid a fee for each working day during the period of their movement as additional compensation equal to the additional salary in addition to their monthly salary. Benefit to victims of natural disasters (Πλημμύρες και θεομηνίες). Financial assistance is provided for compensation for damage from floods and other disasters, is not taxed and is not withdrawn to pay off debts. Compensation for earthquake victims (Αποζημίωση για σεισμούς). Help for victims of cyclone Janus (Πληγέντες “Ιανού”). Special compensation was provided to employees whose employment contracts were suspended by companies in the affected areas of the country, such as the Thessaly region, as well as in the peripheral units of Phthiotida, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corinth and Evrytania. Victims of weather disasters and subsequent floods on 18 and 19 September 2020 were also provided with a one-time emergency assistance in the form of an allowance in the following amount: affected individuals in the amount of 5,000 euros per household; for legal entities or companies whose business has been affected, € 8,000 per company. Help for victims of the August flood (Πληγέντες πλημμυρών Αυγούστου). The amount is tax-free and is payable to affected individuals or legal entities who are in an unforeseen state of emergency due to floods that hit the regions of the regional division of Evia on August 8 and 9, 2020. Purchase of heaters for catering enterprises (Σόμπες εξωτερικού χώρου). The government introduced a measure to financially support public catering enterprises for the supply of heaters in open areas (cafeterias). The aid is issued as part of the emergency measures to combat the risk of the spread of the coronavirus (until April 30, 2021).

In particular, 15 benefits and allowances that will not be taxed are named:

Refundable contribution (Επιστρεπτέα προκαταβολή). Government aid received by thousands of companies in the form of a refundable advance is not taxed or withdrawn to pay off debts. The Ministry of Finance has already paid the money for the 5th time. Special remuneration for suspended employees (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού, μισθωτών). No tax, no withholding and no solidarity fee. In addition, the amount is not withdrawn to pay off debts to the tax administration and the state. This is a special compensation that was paid in connection with the suspension of the employment contract of employees from March 2020 to December 2020. Appropriate measures are being prepared in relation to employees whose work was suspended in January and February 2021. Special-purpose compensation for non-working people (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού (μη μισθωτών). Special-purpose benefits (800 euros and 600 euros) to support self-employed companies, individual entrepreneurs, etc. are not counted as income. the compensation that property owners receive for the “cut” rent after November 2020 is not taxed or debited, and tax deduction received between March 2020 and October of the same year is not considered income. fee that has not been collected for all the months during which the mitigation measure will be applied is not income and is not subject to a special solidarity contribution Tax rebate (Έκπτωση στην πληρωμή φόρων) One-time financial assistance to lawyers, engineers and economists ( Εφάπαξ οικονομική ενίσχυση σε δικηγόρους, μηχανικούς και οικονομολόγους). compensation to professionals in creative professions (Αποζημίωση ειδικού σκοπού σε καλλιτέχνες). Applies to artists, creators and professionals in the field of art and culture registered on the special electronic platform artandcultureprofessionals.services.gov.gr on the special electronic platform artandcultureprofessionals.services.gov.gr Subsidy to quarantine hotels (Ξενοδοχεία “καραντίνας”). Not taxed, not withdrawn to pay off debts. Remuneration for private doctors (Αμοιβή ιδιωτικών γιατρών). The fees for bringing private doctors to public hospitals for emergency care due to Covid-19 are tax-free. Additional compensation for mobile medical personnel (αποζημίωση μετακινούμενου ιατρικού και νοσηλευτικού προσωπικού). Medical personnel moving outside the peripheral department to hospitals and other receiving facilities for coronavirus needs are paid for each working day during their travel as additional compensation equal to the additional salary in addition to their monthly salary. Benefit to victims of natural disasters (Πλημμύρες και θεομηνίες). Financial assistance is provided for compensation for damage from floods and other disasters, is not taxed and is not withdrawn to pay off debts. Compensation for earthquake victims (Αποζημίωση για σεισμούς). Help for victims of cyclone Janus (Πληγέντες “Ιανού”). Special compensation was provided to employees whose employment contracts were suspended by companies in the affected areas of the country, such as the Thessaly region, as well as in the peripheral units of Phthiotida, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corinth and Evrytania. Victims of weather disasters and subsequent floods on 18 and 19 September 2020 were also provided with a one-time emergency assistance in the form of an allowance in the following amount: affected individuals in the amount of 5,000 euros per household; for legal entities or companies whose business has been affected, € 8,000 per company. Help for victims of the August flood (Πληγέντες πλημμυρών Αυγούστου). The amount is tax-free and is payable to affected individuals or legal entities who are caught in an unforeseen state of emergency due to floods that hit the regions of the regional division of Evia on August 8 and 9, 2020. Purchase of heaters for catering enterprises (Σόμπες εξωτερικού χώρου). The government introduced a measure to financially support public catering enterprises for the supply of heaters in open areas (cafeterias). The aid is issued as part of the emergency measures to combat the risk of the spread of the coronavirus (until April 30, 2021). …



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