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End to Cash Rent Payments with Tax Reform

Published January 14, 2026, 09:28

The new tax reform brings changes to the way rent is paid, abolishing cash payments. As of July 1, 2026, rent payments must be made via bank transfer or other electronic means. At the same time, the stamp duty on rental agreements is abolished and landlords must declare rent in their income tax. The reform also includes new deductions for housing security, dependent children and investments in green transition, based on specific income criteria. The Tax Commissioner wants to have control over rent payments.