The Government announced the extension of deadlines for tax obligations for taxpayers and companies affected by the Kristin Depression. According to the ECO news portal, all IRS, IRC, VAT, Stamp Tax and IUC payments and declarations, whose deadline ends between January 28th and March 31st, can be made until April 30th without fines being applied.
This measure covers certified accountants and is part of the support package approved by the executive to mitigate the impacts of bad weather, which left thousands of people without electricity and with communications difficulties, making it difficult to comply with tax obligations on time.
Tax Obligations Covered
According to the same source, several tax payments due in the period in question are included. Among these, “delivery of withholding taxes (IRS/IRC) that expired during that period; IRS and IRC payments (including phased or on-account payments); VAT payments (monthly or quarterly); payment of Stamp Tax; payments related to IUC”, explains the website.
The publication adds that other tax obligations due within the same range of dates may also benefit from the extension, allowing taxpayers and accountants more time to fulfill responsibilities without fines or surcharges for delay.
Municipalities in calamity situations
According to Council of Ministers Resolutions 15‑B/2026 and 15‑C/2026, the calamity situation resulting from Storm Kristin was declared in several municipalities in the Central Region between January 28th and February 1st, and was then extended until February 8th. S
Among the affected municipalities are Abrantes, Águeda, Albergaria‑a‑Velha, Alcácer do Sal, Alcobaça, Ansião, Aveiro, Batalha, Bombarral, Caldas da Rainha, Cantanhede, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Covilhã, Estarreja, Figueira da Foz, Leiria, Nazaré, Óbidos, Peniche, Pombal, Santarém, Sertã, Torres Vedras, Vagos and Vila Velha de Ródão.
Compliance without penalties
According to the same source, taxpayers can submit withholding taxes and make payments of IRS, IRC, VAT, IUC and Stamp Tax until April 30th without fines, including payments in phases or on account.
These measures aim to allow timely compliance with tax obligations without penalties, taking into account the constraints caused by power cuts, communications and damage to infrastructure.
Complementary support measures
According to the same source, these tax moratoriums are part of a broader support package approved by the Government after the end of the Kristin depression, which includes bank moratoriums, exemption from Social Security contributions and lines of credit for companies, among other support.
The Ministry of Finance refers, for now, to the resolution of the Council of Ministers, which should be published in the Official Gazette in the coming days, to detail the exact contours of the measures and the inspection mechanisms.
Practical impact
The adds that the extension of deadlines will allow taxpayers and accountants to plan payments and submissions of returns with less pressure and avoid penalties for delays resulting from Kristin’s depression.
According to the same source, the extension of deadlines represents a direct response to the difficulties created by bad weather, offering flexibility and legal security for taxpayers, companies and certified accountants in the affected regions.
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