Families will be “surprised” by lower refunds or even tax to pay, but tax experts interviewed by CNN Portugal explain how to make the most of filing your IRS tax return - especially since there are situations where the system does not recognise the most favourable regime.
New rules for young people, smaller refunds and the end of a "discrimination". What changes in this year's IRS and how to optimise your tax return
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Context & Explainers
The Portal das Finanças is Portugal's official online tax platform, operated by the Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT — Tax and Customs Authority). It is where individuals and businesses file tax returns, check tax records, make payments, and manage their fiscal affairs.
Key functions include filing the annual IRS return (Modelo 3), accessing e-invoices (e-fatura), consulting property tax (IMI) records, requesting tax residency certificates, and paying outstanding tax debts. Access requires a NIF (tax identification number) and a password or digital key.
The portal is essential for anyone living or working in Portugal. Residents should be aware that scam messages impersonating the AT are common — always access the portal directly at portaldasfinancas.gov.pt rather than through links in emails or SMS.
Green receipts (recibos verdes) are the digital invoices used by self-employed workers and freelancers in Portugal to report their earnings. They are managed through the Finance Portal (Portal das Finanças) and are used to calculate annual income tax (IRS) and social security (Segurança Social) obligations.
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- Submission of IRS tax returns to the Tax Authority begins for 6 million households • CNN Portugal
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- IRS: 4 concerns to keep in mind when filing your 2025 tax return • Observador
