Tax relief news in Portugal

Simulator: see how much more each landlord will earn with the IRS cut

Youth IRS is not completely automatic, the option must be selected

Pensions are paid on Friday with tax relief

Press review: Deceased teacher summoned to grade exams and 'birds of a feather'

Público reports that the Government rules out further IRS tax relief this year due to storms. Alberto João Jardim tells the paper that Passos Coelho and Luís Montenegro are 'birds of a feather'. Jornal de Notícias highlights that eliminating level crossings has not stopped accidents or deaths, with 2025 seeing the highest number of accidents in six years. Correio da Manhã reports on chaos in national exam grading, including a deceased teacher being summoned and others receiving exams for subjects they do not teach. Diário de Notícias notes the Government spent at least 18 million on SIRESP modernization. Negócios reports over 100,000 taxpayers are paying the additional IMI tax, while Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho calls the Galp-Moeve deal 'complex'. Eco features an interview with Meo CEO Ana Figueiredo on digital sovereignty. Observador details a fake medical cannabis network that deceived Infarmed. Expresso reports that heatwaves in Portugal have already reached 59 days in 2026.

Parliament debates initiatives to increase birth rate

At the initiative of the CDS-PP, parliament today is debating proposals aimed at providing greater tax relief to families with three or more children and calling on the government to The post Parliament debates initiatives to increase birth rate appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The path to flexicurity: true protection for workers

Portugal works more than the European average but earns 38% less. This is not due to a lack of effort, but a system stuck in the 1970s that protects job positions rather than people. The proposed model, flexicurity, focuses on protecting workers throughout their careers rather than specific jobs. The Iniciativa Liberal party proposes reforms including unemployment benefit restructuring, professional training investment, and tax relief on labour. The proposal also addresses the needs of independent contractors, telework, parental leave, and performance-based compensation, aiming to increase productivity and wages by allowing workers to move where their skills are most valued.

Government increases tax relief on fuel

The Government announced this Friday an increase in tax relief on fuel through the Tax on Petroleum Products (ISP), given the prospect of a price rise for diesel, the most sold fuel in the country, and petrol next week. In the ordinance published this Friday, the Executive indicates that the tax discount for...

“The VAT reduction does not appear on the invoice”: find out how the 6% VAT will work in construction

Jorge Silva, head of the Order of Notaries, analyses some of the benefits included in the “tax relief package to boost housing supply” which is expected to be published in the Diário da República in the coming days.

Tax Relief Package for housing approved in Portugal

Government increases tax relief on petrol and decreases it on diesel

The Government decided this Friday to adjust the tax discount on fuels, in a differentiated manner for petrol and diesel, for the coming week. Support for petrol will rise by approximately 0.7 cents, while for diesel, the most sold fuel in the country, the discount will decrease marginally. In the ordinance published this Friday, the...

Tax relief helps 100,000 young people onto property ladder – minister

Portugal’s infrastructure and housing minister, Miguel Pinto Luz, said on Thursday that 100,000 “non-wealthy” young people have bought homes over the past 18 months, following government exemptions on property transfer The post Tax relief helps 100,000 young people onto property ladder – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Seguro enacts tax relief for housing

The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, enacted the Government's tax relief package today, aiming to encourage housing supply.

Seguro promulgates tax relief on housing

Government measures include a reduction in VAT from 23% to 6% for the construction of properties intended for sale or lease as permanent housing

Seguro promulgates tax relief legislation

The information was released on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic.

Seguro promulgates tax relief package for housing

The President of the Republic has promulgated the Government's decree authorizing the approval of tax relief measures to boost housing supply, including a 6% VAT rate on construction.

Seguro enacts tax relief for housing: here is what will change

The President did not use the full time allowed for his decision and signed several tax reduction measures with which the Government intends to increase supply in the housing market, including the reduction of VAT on construction and tax benefits for rents up to 2300 euros.

Portugal and Italy had the largest income tax relief in the last two years

The income tax relief initiated by the government of António Costa and continued by Luís Montenegro now places Portugal well below the average of the 38 OECD countries in terms of tax burden.

ANAREC calls for 6% VAT on gas cylinders and warns that the sector may disappear without tax relief

The president of ANAREC, João Durão, argued in parliament today for a reduction in VAT on bottled gas from 23% to 6%, claiming that the tax burden on this energy source threatens the survival of the sector.

ANAREC calls for 6% VAT on gas cylinders and warns that the sector may disappear without tax relief

The president of ANAREC, João Durão, argued this Tuesday in parliament for a reduction in VAT on bottled gas from 23% to 6%, claiming that the tax burden on this energy source threatens the survival of the sector. During a hearing at the Committee on Budget, Finance and Public Administration, the head of the National Association of Retailers of...

Parliament recommends tax relief on fuel and gas to the Government and rejects zero VAT

Ten other initiatives presented by the PS, Chega, IL, Livre, BE, and PAN focusing on the rising cost of living, with a particular emphasis on fuel and essential food prices, were rejected.

Parliament approves Government proposal to lower ISP limits until June 30

The initiative was approved in the general, specialty, and final global vote with the support of all parliamentary benches.

Government amends Tax on Petroleum Products regime to maintain tax relief

The Council of Ministers approved a reduction in the minimum tax limits.

Cooperatives want tax relief on agricultural diesel

Agricultural cooperatives are calling for a tax discount on diesel fuel used for farming operations.

Government extends deadline for taxpayers in municipalities affected by bad weather to pay taxes until 30 April

The decision stems from a decree by the Secretary of State for Fiscal Affairs, Cláudia Reis Duarte, dated 7 February, published this week on the Tax Authority Portal.

Monção wants to help firefighters pay the municipal property tax (IMI) on their primary residences

The proposal was approved at the executive meeting to open a 30-day public consultation period for any contributions.

Madeira. Government says tax relief is at the centre

“Household income stays where it should: in the pockets of those who work, those who invest, and those who need it most,” stated the regional secretary of Finance, Duarte Freitas.

Madeira Government says 2026 Budget places tax relief at the centre of action

The Madeira Government (PSD/CDS-PP) stated today that the region's Budget for 2026 places tax relief at the centre of its actions, emphasizing that the tax reduction will have an impact exceeding 222 million euros.