Finance and Economy Minister George Alogoskoufis announced the tax bill was ratified by the relevant Parliamentary Committee after the inclusion of two improving amendments.
According to the first amendment, the tax-free ceiling amounting to 10,500 euros is maintained for large families with three or more children, with additional increases for each child.

The second amendment maintains for young self-employed professionals, having a contract with one employer, or contracts with successive employers, the tax-free ceiling for three additional years, provided that the young self-employed professionals have not yet reached the age of 30.