Salaries and Minimum Wage in Portugal 2026: What You Need to Know
Everything about Portuguese wages in 2026 — minimum wage, average salaries by sector, tax deductions, and how Portugal compares internationally.
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Tax policy, fiscal changes, and financial planning for residents of Portugal.
2.3 Million Retirees Face Losing €100–€200 Extraordinary Pension Supplement in 2026
Finance Minister Miranda Sarmento admits the €100–€200 extraordinary pension supplement paid in each of the last two years is 'more difficult to execute' in 2026, as Middle East-driven spending pressures and storm reconstruction costs erode Portugal's budget surplus.
Filing Your IRS in Portugal as a Foreign Resident: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
Tax season in Portugal opened on 1 April and runs until 30 June 2026. For the country's growing population of foreign residents — from digital nomads on the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) successor regime to long-term expats with Portuguese employment...
Portugal's IRS Automático Expands to Young Workers: 200,000 Can File With One Click
Portugal's simplified tax filing system now covers IRS Jovem beneficiaries for the first time, letting workers under 35 confirm pre-filled returns instead of manual filing. The 2026 tax season opens today.
Portugal's IRS Filing Season Opens Today with Expanded Automatic Returns — What You Need to Know
Portugal's annual tax filing season officially opened on April 1, giving residents three months to settle their accounts with the Tax Authority for the 2025 fiscal year. This year's campaign runs through June 30, and officials say a growing number...
Portugal Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Expats and Residents
Everything you need to know about Portuguese taxes — income tax brackets, property taxes, VAT, capital gains, and self-employment.
Socialist Party Proposes Full Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Primary Residence Sales—But Only for Residents
José Luís Carneiro, secretary-general of Portugal's Socialist Party (PS), used his closing speech at the party's 25th national congress on Sunday to propose a sweeping change to capital gains tax policy: full exemption on profits from the sale of a...