Managing a household with three or more children can be a challenge, especially from a financial point of view. To support these families, there are several benefits and incentives aimed at relieving economic burden and facilitating access to essential services. Some of these supports are nationwide, while others depend on municipal initiatives. Get to know the main supports available for numerous families in Portugal, compiled by.
1.
Family allowance is a social installment attributed according to aggregate income and the age of children. In the case of numerous families, there is a majority for dependents up to 36 months of age. This increase is automatically granted by social security, without the need for request from the family.
2. Deductions increase in IRS
IRS collection deductions allow you to reduce the tax payable or increase refund. For families with three or more children, the global limit of deductions is increased by 5% for each additional dependent, allowing significant tax relief.
3. I familiar
Some municipalities offer discounts on the Municipal Real Estate Tax (IMI) to families with dependents. The value of the reduction can be:
- 70 euros for aggregates with three or more children;
- 40 euros for families with two children;
- 20 euros for families with a child.
The benefit is not mandatory and depends on the adhesion of each municipality.
4. Reduction of vehicle tax (ISV)
Numerous families can benefit from a 50% discount on ISV, to the limit of 7,800 euros, in the acquisition of light passenger vehicles with capacity than five seats and reduced CO2 emissions.
5. Discount on Electricity VAT
The first 150 kWh of monthly electricity consumption are taxed at 13% VAT (instead of the usual 23%) for numerous families. This benefit is not automatic and must be requested from the energy supplier, by proof of the numerous family status.
6. Family Water Rate
Some municipalities apply differentiated rates to large water supply families, allowing higher consumption before higher rates. The conditions vary depending on the Municipality, and it is necessary to contact the local chamber for more information.
7. Pass Family
Available in the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto, the Family Pass allows all the elements of an aggregate to pay, at most, the equivalent of two individual passes to enjoy public transport.
8. Numerous Municipal Family Card
In some municipalities, families with five or more elements may request a municipal card that gives access to discounts on cultural events, sports equipment and other local services.
How to access these benefits?
Some of these measures are automatically applied, such as family allowance, while others require a formal request. It is essential that families consult the Social Security, the Tax Authority and the City Council of their area of residence to ensure access to all available supports.
Support for numerous families represent essential support in family budget management and access to fundamental services, allowing greater stability and quality of life for aggregates with three or more children.
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