Numerous legal changes come into force in July 2025. They affect pensioners in particular, people in need of care and taxpayers. An overview of the most important regulations.
• increase by pension by 3.74 percent from July
• Increase in the minimum nursing care wages
• Tax period of the tax return for 2024 on July 31, 2025
Pension: noticeable increase with increasing stress
As of July 1, 2025, a pension adjustment will take place by 3.74 percent. This increases the monthly gross amount for many retirement retailers by around 66 euros. At the same time, a retrospective increase in the contribution rate for long -term care insurance comes into force, which will be offset against pension payments from July. In practice, this leads to a monthly reduction in the net output amount of around three euros.
Taxes: New duties for pensioners
The pension increase for the first time is subject to around 73,000 people with a pension reference. The number of taxable pensions continues to increase. According to the German Press Agency, the Federal Ministry of Finance expects an additional tax revenue of around 4.1 billion euros a year by raising an additional tax revenue.
Care: simplification of services and higher remuneration
From July 2025, the previously separated system from prevention and short-term care will be replaced by a uniform annual budget from July 2025. This amounts to 3,539 euros and can be used flexibly without having to detect a previous minimum duration of home care. In addition, the care allowance will continue to be granted during the use of preventive care. The maximum claim duration is extended to eight weeks a year.
There are also relevant changes in the remuneration of nurses. The statutory minimum wages increase significantly. For nurses, the new hourly rate is 20.50 euros. Qualified nursing assistants will receive 17.35 euros per hour in the future, while a minimum wage of 16.10 euros applies to nursing assistants.
Tax period: Income tax return 2024 is due
The delivery period for the 2024 income tax return ends on July 31, 2025 if the declaration is submitted independently. In the support of a tax advisor, an extended period until April 30, 2026. If the deadline is not met, delays and interest may apply to additional payments.
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