Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published highlights of an interview with Deputy Minister Giorgos Kotsiras setting out the tax reductions being implemented through the tax reform and a “stable” administrative framework for tax filing and vehicle-related taxes. The measures highlighted include reduced withholding tax that increases net pay for private and public sector employees and pensioners, a reduction in presumptive “living” expenses for homes and cars, and targeted relief for smaller communities and families. Freelancers operating in small regional settlements are set to receive a 50% reduction in the imputed income tax rate, while professional women who had a child in 2025 will have zero imputed income; around 1 million citizens living in settlements of up to 1,500 inhabitants will receive a 50% reduction in ENFIA this year, with ENFIA set to be zero for this group next year. On tax administration, the start of tax return submission moves to 16 March with a graduated deduction as an incentive for timely filing and an increase in pre-filled returns; fixed rules will also apply to paying road tax by the month, following legislation allowing vehicle immobilisation to be lifted from 1 April each year. The update also pointed to progress on tax evasion, citing a VAT gap now below 10% and attributing results to the connection of cash registers with POS.
Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Greece) 2026-02-15
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance highlights legislated tax cuts and 16 March start for tax return filing
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance outlined tax reforms including reduced withholding tax for employees and pensioners, a 50% reduction in imputed income tax for freelancers in small settlements, and a phased reduction of ENFIA for small communities. The reforms also introduce a new tax filing schedule and measures to combat tax evasion, with the VAT gap now below 10%.