Government approves extraordinary supplement for pensioners

A one-off payment between 100 and 200 euros will be issued to pensioners in December. Eligible recipients include those receiving disability, old-age, or survivor pensions with a total monthly income up to 1,611.39 euros (up to three times the IAS) as of November 30, 2026. The amount is 200 euros for those receiving up to 537.13 euros, 150 euros for those between 537.13 and 1,074.26 euros, and 100 euros for those between 1,074.26 and 1,611.39 euros.

Why it mattersIf you are a pensioner in Portugal, you do not need to apply for this; if your total pension income is below 1,611.39 euros per month, you will receive this payment automatically between December 7 and 8.

Minister assures tax neutrality for salary increases up to 4.5%

The Minister of Finance stated that the 2027 State Budget proposal ensures 'tax neutrality' for salary increases of up to 4.5%. This is achieved by updating IRS brackets by 3.88%, raising the 'mínimo de existência' (subsistence threshold), and maintaining the previously proposed reductions in IRS rates, ensuring that individuals receiving such raises will pay less IRS in 2027 than in 2026.

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Government needs 200 million more to complete promised IRS tax cuts

The 2027 State Budget proposal includes a 550 million euro tax relief through updated tax brackets and specific deductions, which adds to the 400 million euro reduction in tax rates scheduled for this year—the latter of which will be voted on this Friday, October 9. The government also confirmed that salary increases up to 4.5% will remain tax-neutral, ensuring that workers' net income rises rather than being absorbed by higher taxes, and set the new minimum wage at 970 euros per month with an increased tax-free minimum threshold of 13,580 euros.

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