Good news from Hungary: from October 1, mothers of three are exempt from income tax

The announcement came via State Secretary for Families Zsófia Koncz, who spoke in a video message on Facebook.

Who benefits & how much?

This exemption will apply regardless of the mothers’ age or whether their children are minors or adults — lifting the tax burden from as many as 250,000 women nationwide.

To put it in practical terms:

• A mother earning 300,000 forints per month will net around 45,000 forints more.
• A mother in the 600,000 forints salary bracket will see 90,000 forints retained.
• Those earning the national average will gain over 100,000 forints extra per month — that’s more than one million forints annually.

Koncz explained that claiming the exemption is simple: mothers can file an advance declaration via their employer or through the National Tax and Customs Administration’s website. If done in October, the benefit will reflect in November salaries. Those who miss that window can still claim the relief retroactively in their annual tax return.

She also noted a compelling twist: for families with underage children, many mothers might end up paying no taxes or contributions at all, effectively receiving their full gross salary as net pay.

What’s next: expansion & bigger allowances

The government isn’t stopping there. Starting 2026, mothers under 40 with two children will also become eligible for income tax exemption. Meanwhile, from January next year, family tax allowances will surge by 50%.

Zsófia Koncz framed this policy as part of Europe’s largest family tax-cut program, declaring:

“We believe in tax cuts, not in tax hikes — unlike those who, at Brussels’ bidding, want to burden Hungarian families with higher taxes.”

Why this matters

This measure is more than simple fiscal policy — it's a reclaiming of priorities. In an age when elites push open-border agendas and higher taxes, Hungary is doubling down on national values, family support, and economic freedom.

By lifting tax burdens on mothers, the government affirms that raising children is not a hindrance to prosperity, but a source of strength. And by expanding benefits further in 2026, it sends a clear message: Hungary will not be forced into the same trajectory of debt, demographic decline, and cultural erasure that afflict many Western nations.

This policy is a powerful reminder that a nation’s future is built not through ideology or external diktats — but through protecting families, defending sovereignty, and investing in life.