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Budget 2019 – Reduced tax regime for former residents

24 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Returning ex-residents will benefit from a 50% exclusion on earnings from salaried employment (Category A) and business and professional income (Category B). Only half of the income will be taxed under the proposed changes in IRS rules. According to the State Budget Proposal for 2019, this regime will apply for five years from the year in which the citizen meets the eligibility conditions. Any entity responsible for withholding income earned by returning former residents will be subject to a withholding tax on half of the attributed income, thus ensuring full application of the tax break.

Winter Rentals:  Category B or Category F

26 Wednesday Sep 2018

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After the hubbub of the summer, many Local Lodging owners wish to book long-term rentals to assure low-season occupancy over the quieter winter months. As always, there are pros and cons, particularly when distinguishing between long and short term lets is not always easy.

Reporting Long-Term Rentals

Under current legislation, bureaucracy has mushroomed in recent years for long-term rentals:

  1. a) Registration of Rental Contract – Mandatory Rental Contracts must be reported via Modelo 2. This form identifies the parties, the property, the price and the terms of the agreement.
  2. b) Stamp Duty – Stamp Duty is due on the rental contract at the rate of 10% of one month’s income. Every time there is a change in the contract, Stamp Duty must be paid again so automatic renewals, if appropriate, should be included in the original contract to avoid repetitive payment of tax.
  3. c) On-going Electronic Rental Receipts – Similar to Electronic Green Receipts, Electronic Rent Receipts must be issued in Portuguese in duplicate on a monthly basis via the Finanças Copies are issued to the tenant with a second copy retained for the landlord’s records.
  4. d) Annual Rental income summary – In the following January, landlords must declare an annual summary of rents received via Model 44.
  5. e) “IRS” Declaration – An annual personal income tax declaration will necessitate completion of Annex F. All claimed deductible expenses must be accompanied by original invoices that include both the name of the landlord and the corresponding tax number.
  6. f) VAT – On the positive side, long-term rentals are VAT exempt and require no VAT reporting, potentially saving time and money.

Local Lodging

As a tourist accommodation, a Local Lodging unit must: a) be a furnished and equipped facility, b) be available to the general public, c) meet specific health and safety standards and d) limit stays to less than 30 days.

However, there is nothing improper about a guest checking out after a month, then checking back in for another 30-day period. If this procedure is adopted, the owner can continue the “AL” operation on a year-round basis, avoiding the additional bureaucracy associated with Category F. In addition, the on-going use of the property under Local Lodging avoids the overlap and potential contradictions of property usage in two distinct business categories within the same fiscal year.

Taxation

Beyond Stamp Duty and VAT, the income tax calculation for each activity is substantially different. In Portugal, rental income is taxed residentially under Category F (Income from Immoveable Property) while Local Lodging is assessed commercially under Category B (Business Income).

For a Local Lodging activity, most owners are assessed under the “Simplified Regime” where they receive a flat exemption of 65% on gross income. Residents then add the remaining 35% to other taxable forms of income and are assessed at marginal rates. Non-Residents have the standard levy of 25%, leaving a final tax to pay of 8.75% of gross business income.

Under Category F (long-term rentals), Non-Residents are taxed at a flat 25%. Residents may elect to be assessed autonomously at a flat 28% or aggregate this income with other sources and be taxed at marginal rates.

Conclusion

There is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. Some owners will find rolling over a one-month winter “AL” let to be a straightforward solution. Others will be willing to endure the doubled-up bureaucracy of opening a new winter long-term lease as a solution that merits the extra time and effort. Faced with a difficult choice, professional guidance is always the order-of-the-day.

 

Returning emigrants to pay half of “IRS”

27 Monday Aug 2018

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One of the flagship measures of the upcoming 2019 State Budget is intended to encourage emigrants to return to Portugal by granting a 50% discount on their “IRS” over the following 3 to 5 years. In addition, the proposal allows for deductions of associated expenses, such as the cost of the return trip and housing expenses. As part of a package of incentives targeting the relocation of young professionals back to Portugal, the proposal will embrace all those who left the country by 2015 and returning in 2019 or 2020.

Charity deductions on your “IRS” return

23 Thursday Aug 2018

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The recent wild fires in Monchique have brought to the fore questions regarding charity donations to local “Bombeiros” and other solidarity organisations giving support to the victims of the tragic blaze. Tax Credits for all charitable gifts from individuals are based on the “Estatuto de Mecenato” (Patronage Statutes), allocating contributions according to the nature of the receiving entity. Many taxpayers easily overlook these deductions when completing their “IRS” declaration. The following guidelines clarify what you can deduct and how you should proceed.

Approved charities

The first thing to know is that not all contributions can be taken off your “IRS”. Donations can only be made to recognised entities with social, environmental, cultural, technological, sports and scientific interest. You can consult the list of approved charity organisations on the following website:

http://www.seg-social.pt/documents/10152/13140219/Listagem_ipss/8371faa4-dea5-4c03-a47f-3446f1f4c6c3

Only gifts to Portuguese registered institutions qualify for a tax credit. International organisations must have a registered office in Portugal to be eligible. Certain entities, such as the State and associations of local parishes and municipalities, need no formal approval.

It is possible to deduct 25% of the amount donated to social institutions, up to 15% of your total “IRS” tax due. With donations to the State, there is no upper limit. Depending upon the type of charitable institution, your gift will also be enhanced by between 10% – 40%. This attribution is made automatically, based on the recorded nature of each charity.

The institution receiving your donation must issue a receipt containing the following information: the name of the institution, its fiscal number (“NIF”), the amount received along with the name and “NIF” of the donor. At the end of the fiscal year, the charity declares donations received to the “AT” (Autoridade Tributária) to be registered in your favour. You should keep the receipt(s) as proof of your gift.

Registering donations

To receive a tax credit corresponding to your donation(s), find Table 6B on Annex H of the “IRS” return and use the correct code indicated in the instructions. There are several codes, so be sure to read them carefully.

Solidarity Assignment

Deducting charitable gifts on your “IRS” declaration is not the only way to be supportive. The assignment of a small part of your tax due is based on donating 0.5% of your total assessment due which goes to your chosen charity. This gift comes at no additional expense to you, the taxpayer. The half-a-per-cent can go to one of the many authorised entities which can be found through the following link:

http://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/pt/apoio_contribuinte/IRS/Pages/IRS_entidades_beneficiarias_consignacao.aspx

To select a given institution, you must use table 11 of your Modelo 3 declaration, identifying the receiving institution by its Fiscal Number (“NIF”), and marking “X” in the box that says “IRS” and the type of institution.

By following the correct procedures, you can maximise the contribution advantages to your favourite charity while locking in valuable tax credits for yourself: indeed a win-win solution.

Paying your taxes by direct debit

05 Monday Mar 2018

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It is now possible to pay many of your taxes via direct debit. The levies currently available by this payment method are “IUC” (car tax), “IMI” (property tax), “IRS” (individual income tax), “IRC” (corporate income tax) as well as instalment payments. The new functionality can be found on the Finanças Portal in the area to query and pay taxes, by the app “Situação Fiscal” (Fiscal Situation) available for IOS or Android, as well as in person in “AT” (Tax Authority) offices around the country.

Portuguese Revenue to send passwords to those still filing on paper

27 Tuesday Feb 2018

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The “AT” (Tax Authority) plans to send access passwords by 31 March to those who reported their individual income tax return on paper last year. These taxpayers will receive notice that they will only be able to deliver their IRS over the internet this year. In 2017, there were still approximately 280,000 taxpayers who chose to buy and complete the various paper IRS forms out of a total of 5,600,000 submissions.

Urban renewal with new tax breaks

12 Monday Feb 2018

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Upon approval within the framework of urban renovation, property owners can benefit from the following tax incentives:

  • Long-term rental income assessed at 5%;
  • “IMI” exemption for 5 years;
  • “IMT” exemption for the acquisition of rehabilitated properties;
  • 30% tax deduction under “IRS” for costs borne by the owner;
  • Capital gains at the rate of 5%.

It is the responsibility of the city council to verify the state of conservation of the property both before and after the restoration. Rehabilitation must maintain building façades, the number of floors above ground as well as any structural elements of heritage value (vaults, archways, metal or wooden structures, etc.)

2018 “IRS” submissions only via Internet

08 Monday Jan 2018

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Following the previous introduction of the “Automatic IRS” which prefills personal income tax submissions for millions of Portuguese taxpayers, other 2018 IRS declarations must only be declared electronically via the Internet. Paper forms are no longer available. Those who lack a computer or the necessary skills can get help at one of the Citizen Shops or via their local “AT” agency.

“Automatic IRS filing” to reach three million households by 2018

08 Monday Jan 2018

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The Council of Ministers approved “Automatic IRS” for households with dependents, thus extending the measure to three million households next year. In 2017, “Automatic IRS filing” covered taxpayers with no dependents, having salaries or pensions. In 2018, “Automatic IRS filing” will include families with dependents, as well as taxpayers who receive tax credits related to donations.

“IRS” to decrease in 2018

08 Monday Jan 2018

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The State Budget for 2018 brings a new “IRS” table. Instead of the five tax bands, there are now seven. This means that taxpayers who gross annually under €45,500 will pay less tax than in 2017.

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