Monthly Archives: December 2013

12. December 2013.

Neighboring countries lower income taxes – B&H on the move

It is well-known that B&H’s 40% “tax wedge” – the amount of taxes and contributions on income – is relatively high when compared with that many countries. This means that for every 100 BAM that an employer pays for one registered worker, only 60 BAM goes to the worker.


10. December 2013.

How to achieve lower labor taxation without harming public funds?

The announcement by the Government of the Republic of Srpska on introducing tax-exempt wage portion of 200 BAM is surely a welcome measure…


How to achieve lower labor taxation without harming public funds?

The announcement by the Government of the Republic of Srpska to introduce a 200 BAM tax-exempt portion of wages is surely a welcome measure. This tax exemption is clearly insufficient, however, when we consider policies being adopted by neighboring and EU countries in their attempts to tackle the dire state of the labor market and … Continue reading How to achieve lower labor taxation without harming public funds?


6. December 2013.

Draft budget of Banja Luka: MORE AND MORE ADMINISTRATIVE, AND LESS AND LESS DEVELOPMENTAL

The suggested Draft Budget of the city of Banja Luka for 2014 reveals major budget expenditure problems.



IT´S GONNA GET BETTER, SOMEONE SAYS…

Analysis of progress implementing the RS 2011-2015 Employment Strategy.