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23/06/2026

Many employees believe their gross salary is what their employer pays.

In reality, employers in the Czech Republic also pay additional social insurance and health insurance contributions on top of your agreed salary.

This short video explains the difference between gross salary, net salary, employer contributions, and the real cost of employing someone.

Try the free Pexpats Gross to Net Salary Calculator:

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22/06/2026

Many people think that having a full-time job means their employer pays all their taxes. That’s a common misunderstanding.

If you also have a Czech trade license and earn business income, you may need to pay additional income tax, social insurance, and health insurance. If you don’t earn any business income, you don’t pay additional taxes.

Calculate your taxes:
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19/06/2026

Can your Czech child tax credit become a tax refund?

Yes.

If your child tax credit (officially called a tax bonus) is higher than your final income tax, the Czech tax office pays you the difference.

See the current child tax credit amounts and calculate your taxes free:

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19/06/2026

Did you know the Czech tax system offers a 24,840 CZK spouse tax discount?

To qualify:

• Spouse income under 68,000 CZK
• Caring for a child under 3 years old

In many countries this type of benefit is called a tax credit or tax relief.

Calculate your Czech taxes free:

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19/06/2026

Did you know the Czech tax system includes a 30,840 CZK tax discount for freelancers?

This Short explains when the tax discount is applied and why it is different from a tax relief.

Calculate your Czech taxes free:

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19/06/2026

Did you know that qualifying private pension investments and private life insurance may reduce your tax base in the Czech Republic?

This Short explains two important Czech tax reliefs available to many taxpayers.

Calculate your Czech taxes free at Pexpats.com.

19/06/2026

How does mortgage interest relief work in the Czech Republic?

Mortgage interest may reduce your tax base, which means your income tax is calculated from a lower amount.

If you qualify, you can deduct up to 150,000 CZK of bank mortgage interest.

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18/06/2026

Did you know freelancers in the Czech Republic don't pay income tax directly from their gross income?

Income tax is calculated from your tax base after applying the expense allowance.

Watch the video to see how it works.

Calculate your taxes for free:

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18/06/2026

Did you know freelancers in the Czech Republic don’t always pay tax on 100% of their income?

With the 60/40 expense allowance, many freelancers can deduct a fixed 60% of their income as expenses—even if their actual business expenses are zero.

Watch the video to see how it works.

Calculate your taxes for free:
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16/06/2026

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