SloveniaThe article discusses proposals by trade unions in Slovenia to increase tax relief amounts and reimbursements for work-related expenses. According to current law, the alignment between tax relief amounts and average monthly wages must reflect at least a 50% growth compared to the previous year. In June 2024, this growth was 8.3%. Trade union centers suggest raising general and other tax reliefs by at least 10%, which would increase the general tax relief from €5,551.93 to €6,107.12. They argue this would quickly boost net wages and real disposable income for workers. The unions also call for aligning non-taxable amounts under regulations regarding reimbursement of work-related expenses and other incomes. These amounts have remained unchanged since 2022, despite inflation rates ranging from 12.7% to 14.8% over that period. The unions propose increasing non-taxable amounts for travel expenses, mileage for business trips, field allowances, compensation for separate living arrangements, solidarity assistance, and food reimbursement by 15% and 20%, respectively. Union leaders emphasize that changing these monetary figures in the regulation is urgently needed and urge the government and
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