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In 2025, two Flemish target group reductions and the GESCO system will disappear

13 January 2025
In 2025, two Flemish target group reductions and the GESCO system will disappear. The Flemish Program Decree confirms the termination of these measures, with key dates such as January 1 and June 30, 2025.
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Taxation
Salary Optimization

Exemption from advance payment of withholding tax when working in shifts in construction works: minimum hourly wage 2025

30 December 2024
The partial exemption from advance payment of withholding tax in construction works is a measure granting the employer beneficial tax treatment. Under this measure, the employer is not required to pay part of the withholding tax deducted from employees' wages to the tax authorities.
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Taxation
Salary Optimization

Some new tax amounts as of 1 January 2025

27 December 2024
On 1 January 2025, a number of tax amounts were adjusted in line with indexation mechanisms
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Taxation
Salary Optimization
Mobility
Social security

Pensioner and flexi-jobber? Beware of the new limit

24 December 2024
From 1st January 2025, a new income limit will apply to certain retired workers who work in the framework of a flexi-job.
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Taxation
Social security

New extension of the measures for pensioners working in the care sector.

24 December 2024
There is still a significant workforce shortage in the care sector. Two social and tax measures are extended until 31st December 2024.
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Taxation
Salary Optimization
Mobility
Social security

Permitted income for retirees: amounts in 2025

23 December 2024
Pensioners may carry on an occupation, but the resulting income may not exceed certain thresholds, otherwise pension benefits will be lost.
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Employment contract

How is the December settlement done?

20 December 2024
Traditionally, year-end involves making numerous calculations. These include the year-end bonus and various holiday pay calculations, such as the December settlement. What exactly does this famous 'December settlement' entail?
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Working conditions

Mandatory Sustainability Reporting (ESG) as from 2025: Are You Ready?

19 December 2024
With the European Green Deal, Europe is pushing for a sustainable economy. From 2025, large companies and listed SMEs will be required to report on ESG. Unlisted SMEs may also have to deal with this. Prepare for the new regulations and find out what you need to know..
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Salary Optimization

Attached or assigned wages: Children’s permitted earnings – 2025

16 December 2024
The amounts that can be earned by children whose parents’ wages are subject to attachment or assignment have been published in the Belgian Official Gazette.
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Salary Optimization

Attachments and assignments limits in 2025

16 December 2024
The amounts (or income limits) for the calculation of the attachable or assignable portion of earnings for 2025 have been published in the Moniteur Belge.
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Taxation
Salary Optimization
Social security

Discover the new caps for the wage bonus CBA no. 90 in 2025

16 December 2024
The caps of the wage bonus CBA no. 90 for 2025 have been published. Find out up to what amount you can award a tax-free wage bonus to your employees.
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Employment contract
Salary Optimization
Social security

Employing students during the Christmas holidays? Important FAQ for employers

13 December 2024
The Christmas holidays are an excellent opportunity to hire students as this period is often a busy time within a company. They can help to relieve the workload. This article covers the main points of interest.
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