Finance Ministry Maintains Threshold for Dependent Income of VND 3 Million
VNExpress Kinh Doanh • 06/24/2026
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Summary
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The Ministry of Finance has proposed to increase the maximum monthly income of dependents to VND 3 million, without automatically adjusting it according to inflation. Thanh Hoa Province's Tax Department has requested a study on a flexible mechanism to adjust the income threshold of dependents to avoid having to revise policies in a short period.
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Market Context & Analysis Scope
- The recent market situation has been experiencing fluctuations due to the impact of inflation and monetary policy.
- This analysis will focus on the impact of the Ministry of Finance's decision to maintain the dependent income threshold at VND 3 million per month.
- Mechanism of Action:
- The expectation of increasing the maximum dependent income threshold is expected to benefit low-income groups, helping them reduce their tax burden.
- The level of surprise from this news is moderate, as there had been previous suggestions to increase the threshold and no new information was available.
- Funds may be allocated to industries related to consumer spending and living expenses, such as retail, food services, and entertainment.
- Benefiting or Pressured Industries/Stocks:
Benefiting
- Retail, Food Services, Entertainment, Consumer Goods Production and Distribution.
Achkhi
- Industries related to taxation and financial policies, such as accounting and tax consulting services companies.
Risks to watch
- Risks related to inflation and the impact of monetary policy on the market.
- Risks related to changes in tax policies and their impact on related industries.
- Short-term Timeframe:
- The short-term timeframe will be a few weeks, when the market reacts to the Ministry of Finance's decision.
- There may be fluctuations in the stock prices of industries related to consumer spending and living expenses.
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Source excerpt
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The Ministry of Finance maintains its proposal to increase the maximum monthly income for dependents to VND 3 million, not adjusting automatically according to inflation.