The payment of the Municipal Real Estate Tax (IMI) is an annual reality for thousands of Portuguese. To simplify the understanding of this charge and give tips on how to reduce the invoice, the site Compare launched a free guide. Aced to the guide in this article.
According to the Comparethe new IMI 2025 Guide is available in digital format and gathers essential information about calculation, deadlines, exemptions and savings forms related to this tax.
The goal of the guide is to uncomplicate the theme and help taxpayers understand if they are paying the correct amount and how they can benefit from any reductions.
IMI Explained in an accessible way
According to the same source, the guide begins with an introduction to what IMI is and who is obliged to pay it.
The document clarifies that IMI rates vary from municipality to municipality, according to the decision of local authorities.
This first block also offers an overview of the tax operation in Portugal.
How is the amount to pay
The publication explains that the value of IMI is calculated based on the tax equity value (VPT) of the real estate.
Adds the publication that factors such as the age of the property, location and typology directly influence VPT.
The guide also addresses how VPT update or reassessment can, in some cases, allow the amount to be paid to reduce.
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Payment and division deadlines into installments
According to the same source, the guide details the deadlines that must be respected to pay IMI.
Explains the site that the tax can be paid in one, two or three installments, depending on the total amount due.
In case of non -compliance with the deadlines, the foreseen tax consequences are also described.
Possible exemptions and family immo
According to the same source, there are specific conditions for exemption from IMI.
The IMI Guide 2025 underlines the importance of the family IMI regime, which assigns tax benefits to families with dependents in charge.
Additionally, the possibility of exemption for low income aggregates is mentioned.
Practical tips to pay less
According to the Comparethe guide proposes several strategies to legally reduce the value of IMI.
The suggested tips include the request for the VPT reevaluation and the analysis of the conditions for partial or total exemption.
The document also guides how to require these benefits from the Tax Authority.
A feature designed for owners and future buyers
According to the same source, the IMI Guide 2025 is not only intended for those who already have properties.
Explains the site that also those who want to buy home can benefit from understanding the impact of IMI on its financial decision.
Early knowledge about the associated tax burden is highlighted as an important advantage.
Transparency and Financial Literacy
Refers to the same source as one of the great objectives of the Compare It is to promote financial literacy among the Portuguese.
By providing content such as this guide, the platform seeks to enable consumers for more informed decisions.
The bet on the simplification of complex financial themes is one of the guidelines of the initiative.
How to access the IMI Guide 2025
According to the publication, the IMI 2025 Guide can be discharged for free on the site Comparajá.pt.
It is available in the section dedicated to financial literacy, without registration or payment.
This free access aims to make the information useful as many people as possible.
A tax that still raises many doubts
According to the CompareDespite its relevance, IMI continues to be misunderstood by many contributors.
The publication adds that the ignorance of tax calculation often leads to payments higher than due.
Therefore, initiatives like this are considered particularly pertinent.
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