On 26 March 2024, Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration disclosed that the Hungarian National Bank has reduced the central bank base rate by 75 basis points from 9.00% and set it at 8.25%. The revised base interest rate went into effect on 27 March 2024. This adjustment is crucial for tax-related matters, particularly when calculating the interest on delayed tax payments.
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