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ABOUT INESS
INESS, the Institute of Economic and Social Studies, began its activities in January 2006. As an independent think tank, INESS monitors the functioning and financing of the public sector, evaluates the effects of legislative changes on the economy and society and comments on current economic and social issues.
How Much Does Slovak Family Receive in Benefits?
Economy
How Much Does Slovak Family Receive in Benefits?
BY INESS / August 20, 2019
In Slovakia, non-monetary transfers are often forgotten due to the contributions system – this is set up so that only self-employed know, with exaggeration, how expensive it is. Most employees have no idea that the employer pays an additional 35% to their gross wage.
Bitter Slovak Tax on Sugar
Economy
Bitter Slovak Tax on Sugar
BY INESS / May 22, 2019
In the beginning of 2019, the governmental Institute of Financial Policy (IFP) came with the issue of tax on sugar. However, we believe that in this case once again, the tax discussion precedes the discussion about the core problem - obesity. Therefore, INESS prepared a new publication entitled \"Bitter Tax on Sugar\".
Retailer Tax in Slovakia Abolished
Economy
Retailer Tax in Slovakia Abolished
BY Martin Vlachynsky AND INESS / April 26, 2019
Several East European countries have been flirting with various forms of a “retailer tax”. A tax similar (but not equal) to VAT, or the sales tax. Its proclaimed aim is typically to “punish” international retail chains, which have been repeatedly blamed for problems of local farmers and local food and beverages industry.