
Money and tax5 min read
Half tax in December: why your salary seems bigger before Christmas
Many receive higher pay in November or December. We explain what half tax means, why it's not extra money, and why it balances out over the year.
Hlib Suslov
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Many receive higher pay in November or December. We explain what half tax means, why it's not extra money, and why it balances out over the year.

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