Changelog
Track all updates, new features, and improvements to Malta Calculator. We're constantly adding new calculators and enhancing the user experience.
Countdown Timer & SEO Enhancements
New shareable countdown timer tool and comprehensive SEO improvements for better discoverability.
- β±οΈ Shareable Countdown Timer with custom titles and durations
- π Dynamic Open Graph images for timer sharing
- π Featured Guides section on homepage with 6 key articles
- π Related Guide links on 15+ calculator pages for cross-linking
- π Enhanced footer with 8 blog guide links
- πΊοΈ Updated sitemap with timer and 5 transport calculators
- π« noindex meta tags for Coming Soon calculator pages
- π Fixed lastModified dates in sitemap for consistency
- π¨ Improved blog card layout with consistent heights
Payslip System & Company Settings
Complete payslip verification system, company settings with logo management, and enhanced document generation.
- πΆ Malta Children's Allowance Calculator with means-tested rates
- π Comprehensive Children's Allowance Guide blog post
- β Payslip verification page with QR code support
- π Short URL verification links (/v/[token]) for easy sharing
- π Year-to-date (YTD) totals on payslip documents
- π’ Company settings page for managing company details
- πΌοΈ Company logo upload with S3 integration
- π Enhanced payslip PDF generation with improved styling
- π Public access for verification pages without login
- π€ noindex meta tags to prevent search engine indexing
- π Enhanced middleware with explicit public route handling
Immigration & Family Reunification
New immigration calculators and comprehensive blog content.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family Reunification Calculator with two schemes
- π Family Reunification (S.L. 217.6) gross salary calculation
- π Family Member Policy net salary calculation
- π Scheme comparison tool for side-by-side analysis
- π Comprehensive Family Reunification Guide blog post
- π± New blog posts: SSN Guide, Work Permit Guide, mySocialSecurity App
- π§ Enhanced JSON-LD with CalculatorJsonLd and CustomFAQJsonLd
- π New workflows for creating calculators and blog posts
Transport Malta Integration & Vehicle Calculators
Complete Transport Malta vehicle-related calculators and 2026 regulations.
- π Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) Calculator with COβ emission-based rates
- π£οΈ Road License Fee Calculator with 2026 annual rates
- π Driver's License Renewal Calculator with age-based pricing
- π’ Vehicle Import Calculator for EU and non-EU imports
- π± Mobile-optimized vehicle selection interface
- π¨ Premium glassmorphism design for all vehicle calculators
- π Detailed breakdown of all Transport Malta fees
- π Direct links to official Transport Malta resources
Banking & Loan Calculators
Comprehensive Malta banking and loan calculators with local regulations.
- π Mortgage Calculator with minimum 10% deposit requirement
- π³ Personal Loan Calculator with standard amortization
- π° Savings Interest Calculator with 15% Malta withholding tax
- π Amortization schedule generation with monthly breakdown
- π¦ Integration with Malta banking regulations
- π Interactive loan comparison charts
Employment Law Calculators
Malta employment law calculators based on official DIER regulations.
- π Notice Period Calculator (WOER regulations)
- ποΈ Vacation Leave Calculator with EU Working Time Directive compliance
- β° Overtime Calculator (1.5x weekday, 2x Sundays/holidays)
- ποΈ Sick Leave Calculator with service-based entitlements
- πΆ Maternity Leave Calculator with 14-week entitlement
- π Retirement Age Calculator (1952-1969 cohorts)
Property & Real Estate Calculators
Malta property transaction and real estate calculators.
- π Stamp Duty Calculator with 5% standard rate
- π First-Time Buyer Stamp Duty Exemption Calculator (β¬200k threshold)
- π’ Rental Income Tax Calculator (15% flat rate option)
- π Property value and transfer duty estimates
Social Benefits Calculators
Malta social welfare and benefits calculators.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Children's Allowance Calculator (means-tested rates)
- πΌ In-Work Benefit Calculator for low-income families
- πΆ Childcare Subsidy Calculator with income thresholds
- π Automatic means-testing based on household income
Tax Optimization Calculators
Specialized tax calculators for various income types.
- π Expatriate Tax Calculator with QPIP/HQP schemes
- π΅ Bonus Tax Calculator (flat rate vs marginal comparison)
- π’ Self-Employed Tax Calculator with provisional tax
- π Self-Employed SSC Calculator with Class 2 contributions
- β±οΈ Part-Time Income Calculator with pro-rata tax
Major UI Redesign & SSR Migration
Complete redesign with premium aesthetics and server-side rendering.
- β¨ Premium 'Malta Heritage' UI with limestone gold and mediterranean blue theme
- π Full Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for improved SEO and performance
- π URL-based state management with nuqs for shareable calculation links
- π Glassmorphism design elements and smooth animations
- π± Mobile-first responsive design with segmented controls
- π·οΈ JSON-LD structured data for rich search results
- πΊοΈ Dynamic sitemap and robots.txt generation
- π¨ Dark mode with premium color palette
2026 Tax Year Support
Updated rates and regulations for Malta tax year 2026.
- π Updated tax brackets for 2026
- π° New SSC rates and caps for 2026 (β¬525.77/week max)
- π 2026 COLA adjustment (β¬10.36/week)
- π Automatic age-based SSC regime detection (1962 threshold)
- π Updated minimum wage calculations
Initial Release
The first public release of Malta Calculator.
- πΌ Malta Salary Calculator with 2024-2025 tax rates
- π₯ Support for Single, Married, and Parent tax types
- π SSC Category A, B, and C calculations
- π Monthly and annual salary breakdown
- π Dark mode support
- π± Responsive mobile design
Coming Soon
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