Housing tax package: what changes for tenants and landlords?
The new housing tax package approved by the Government aims, in broad terms, to respond to the housing and access-to-housing crisis currently affecting the country. There is an urgent need to increase the supply of homes on the market at prices that most people can afford, both to buy and to rent.
Housing package explained by lawyers: guide to the new tax rules
In this Q&A guide prepared for idealista/news, tax lawyers André Areias and Beatriz Vale Rêgo of Cuatrecasas explain what changes with the housing package, who can benefit from the new rules and the main tax points to consider in real estate transactions.
IRS in Portugal 2026: dates, rules and who has to file their tax return
In Portugal, the 2026 IRS season for income earned in 2025 runs from 1st April to 30th June, when residents must file their annual personal income tax return online.During this window, taxpayers who are resident in Portugal must submit their annual IRS return online via the Portal das Finanças, eith
Where do the rich live in Portugal?
Where do the rich live in Portugal? Lisbon, Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia are the municipalities with the highest concentration of population with the highest income in the country.
Capital gains tax when selling a property in Portugal: a guide for expats
If you're selling a house in Portugal, planning is key, especially when it comes to expenses and taxes. When you get to the moment of selling your house, you'll first of all establish the asking price, while the approximate extra costs and expenses should also be on your radar.
IRS Personal Income tax Portugal 2022: it's time to submit your tax declaration
If you live in Portugal, then it's time to start thinking about submitting your 2022 IRS Income Tax return.
Buying a house to rent: is it a good investment?
Buying property to put on the rental market is a viable investment option, but does it pay off in Portugal?
IRS Portugal: how to get a tax rebate on real estate capital gains for non-residents
Capital gains on the sale of property is one of the issues that raises most doubts for those who want to go ahead with the process of selling a house in Portugal.
Selling a property as a non-resident in Portugal: factors to take into account
If you are selling your property in Portugal as a non-resident taxpayer, you are subject to Portuguese income tax ("IRS") and have to report the transaction in your income statement for the year in which you sold your property.
Tax benefits for choosing to live in the countryside in Portugal
The COVID-19 pandemic has been awakening a new interest in areas of Portugal that are less densely populated. And there is now good news for those who are thinking of changing their lives and replacing life in the city with less urban areas.
Helping to fight the pandemic in Portugal at no additional cost: how to donate IRS income tax
The campaign for filing 2019 IRS income tax in Portugal kicked off on 1st April 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and taxpayers now have less than 2 months to file their tax returns - the deadline is 30th June 2020.
IRS income tax rebates are already being processed by the Portuguese tax authorities
The tax authorities have begun processing the first IRS income tax returns in Portugal despite no promises from the government, with taxpayers already receiving their refunds.
Rental contracts - changes in income tax
If you rent out a property in Portugal then be aware that there are some changes in the amount of income tax (IRS) that you will have to pay on your rental income when it is declared.