Income tax - Is unemployment or early retirement benefit taxed?

Verified 01 January 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Unemployment

The benefit received in the event of unemployment, whether total or partial, shall be taxable on income.

Early retirement

The allowance for early retirement is taxable on income.

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