Tax reduction for trade union dues raised from 50% to 66%
Article 35 of the 2004 Amending Finance Act raises from 50% to 66% the income tax reduction for dues paid to representative trade unions (Article 199 quater C of the General Tax Code). The reduction remains capped at 1% of gross income. The new rate applies to dues paid from 1 January 2005.
Measure originators
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Measure impact
Employees and pensioners who pay union dues deduct 66% of the amount from their tax instead of 50%. Cost estimated by the Senate at €26 million for 2006, assuming unchanged behaviour.
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Procedure timeline
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
National Assembly has the final say
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