With the end of the year approaching the Hungarian media are publishing tips on how to optimize taxes to get a rebate of EUR 800. Most websites have been issuing information on their front pages with exact instructions what is needed to be done to get these rebates. CIJ checked all the conditions that were mentioned, and as it turns out in order to be eligible for the rebate you have to pay an additional contribution. As for the rebate – you will be eligible for it only when you retire.