The Government of Madeira has already requested a review of the provision proposed in the amendment to the Social Mobility Allowance scheme that requires no outstanding debts to Social Security or the Tax Authority.
JPP will seek declaration of unconstitutionality of new mobility allowance rule if Government does not back down
Monday, 22 December 2025RSS
Context & Explainers
Tax debt is any unpaid tax liability owed to Portugal's tax authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira), including income tax, VAT and other charges. Under the recent rules mentioned in the story, people with outstanding tax debt can be blocked from receiving state disaster aid, so residents should check their tax status or obtain a debt‑clearance document before applying for public support.
