Originally Posted by Expatrick

Blimey, the exchange rate has changed a bit! Misplaced zero perhaps!

Originally Posted by Peter_in_Hungary

Local governments have the authority within the law to optionally charge tax on certain categories. The garage tax is one, and in holiday areas there can also be a tax on tourist accommodation. what can be taxed and the maximum amount is regulated by law. Our council charges neither garage tax nor tourist accommodation tax.

As was said above recently car tax was moved from a local government revenue stream to central government so I can imagine some councils looking to replace this shortfall somehow and will probably be looking at the optional (for them!) taxes. I believe some static motoring offences go to local government.

What your local council charges should be listed on their web site. Try googling (village name) helyi ado or go to their web site

When thinking about local tax compare what you pay here with the UK community charge. Even after dividing by 4 to allow for differing wage rates it is still (very) cheap here.

Originally Posted by FenTiger

Oh dear, I've clearly lost the plot but the "inspectors" got me confused because if the "garage" tax is only 6.000 forint .... why did they have to come here in person for such a small sum of money.

Originally Posted by Jack_Russells4ever

Well Blimey, If they want to tax my garage they better act quickly, It is about to collapse and one good earthquake or a real high wind may finish it off anyday. I actually spoke with the Polgameister in the early part of the summer about knocking it down. he said I do not need permission just do it. An acquantance is planning to knock it down for the brick and roof tile soon anyway.

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Originally Posted by FenTiger

Hope you haven't got three little pigs living in their especially if you've got wolves nearby!