I made a mistake
I made a mistake — what now?
A missed registration, a late overview, a wrong payslip or an incorrect return. What the penalty is and how to put it right, in the correct order.
Most mistakes are fixable and the penalty is usually smaller than the fear of it. Each guide explains the real consequence and the exact steps to correct the filing.
Payroll
I Forgot to Register an Employee – What Now?
The most important thing is to act immediately. Late registration can be rectified, but delay increases both interest on late payments and the risk of a fine — and in the meantime, the employee is not properly insured.
· 3 min read
VAT
I Forgot the VAT Control Statement – What Now?
Fines for the VAT control statement (kontrolní hlášení) arise automatically by law. How quickly you react determines whether you pay a lower or a significantly higher penalty.
· 3 min read
Taxes
I Filed an Incorrect Tax Return – What Now?
A mistake in a tax return is corrected in two different ways depending on whether the statutory filing deadline is still running. The distinction is crucial for potential penalties.
· 3 min read
Taxes
I Missed the OSVČ Annual Overview Deadline – What Now?
The overview of income and expenses (Přehled o příjmech a výdajích) is a separate obligation alongside the tax return. Failing to submit it is penalised even if you paid your income tax on time.
· 3 min read
Payroll
Payroll Error – How to Correct It Properly?
A payroll error is handled differently depending on whether it is an underpayment or an overpayment. An overpayment cannot simply be deducted — the Czech Labour Code strictly limits wage deductions.
· 3 min read
Other topics
- How much will I pay?Real numbers instead of vague answers: freelancer taxes and social/health insurance, the true cost of an employee, agreements and bookkeeping fees — each with a worked example.
- Do I have to?Registration, filings, reports and record keeping — a short yes / no / it depends answer first, the reasoning and the deadlines after it.
- ComparisonsTwo options side by side with numbers: flat-rate tax versus standard taxation, expense percentages versus real costs, DPP versus DPČ, benefits versus a pay rise.
- Changes in 2026Minimum wage, the single monthly employer report, flat tax bands, freelancer insurance and the new rules for work agreements.