More than 4 million people have benefited from the exceptional bonus exempt from taxes and contributions, known as the "
Macron bonus
", introduced to reward employees present at work during confinement, the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le announced on Monday. Mayor.
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"
At the end of July, this bonus concerned 4.3 million beneficiaries and it represented 2.05 billion euros
", declared the Minister before the Finance Committee of the National Assembly.
“
It was effective
”, it is “
purchasing power given back
” to employees, he said.
As early as March, the government had encouraged companies to pay a tax-free premium without social contributions ("
Macron premium
") to their employees, especially those who were present at work during confinement.
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This bonus can be paid until the end of the year, said the minister, and its amount can reach 2,000 euros for companies with a profit-sharing agreement.
