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A small increase in gross salary can lead to a significant decrease in net salary due to the loss of a tax exemption. The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) highlights this issue in a recent study, noting that a one-leu increase in gross salary can result in a net loss of over 80 lei. This paradox occurs because the 200 lei tax exemption for minimum wage earners is lost entirely if the gross salary exceeds the minimum threshold. Approximately 1.4 million employees earn at or just above the minimum wage, making this issue critical as negotiations for the 2027 minimum wage begin. The future of the tax exemption remains uncertain, depending on legislative changes.