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An overview of the updates to the vehicle tax (IUC) payment calendar and what taxpayers need to know.
Parliament approved this Friday in a final global vote the legislative authorization for the Government to change the IUC payment model in 2027 and 2028, so that payments are made on fixed dates for all taxpayers. Chega, the PCP, the BE, and the PAN abstained. The favorable votes from the remaining parties...
Car owners will now pay vehicle tax on fixed dates, instead of doing so in the month of the vehicle's registration. The Tax and Customs Authority warns of IT challenges in the new payment model approved in committee.
The Tax Authority admits “challenges” regarding the IUC reform, approved this Wednesday. From 2028, the tax will be paid in April, July, and October, depending on the amount.
The new IUC payment model, approved today in the committee stage, will force the tax authority to adapt its computer system to include multiple vehicles belonging to the same taxpayer, the Tax Authority notes in a March opinion.
Car owners will now pay the IUC vehicle tax on fixed dates, rather than in the month of the vehicle's registration.
Payment months will be different over the next two years
Car owners will now pay the IUC on fixed dates, instead of doing so in the month of the vehicle's registration.
Home News Portugal approves changes to IUC payments Portugal approves changes to IUC payments Parliament’s legislative authorisation for the Government to change the IUC payment dates in 2027 and 2028 was approved on 15 April following a detailed debate, with votes in favour from the PSD, CDS-PP
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A proposal on how the vehicle tax (IUC) will be paid has been submitted to Parliament and includes measures establishing 2027 as a transitional year.
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