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Government maintains balanced public accounts in 2026 despite tax and pension relief
The Minister of Finance confirmed an 800 million euro relief package, including a 400 million euro IRS tax cut to be felt in November via reduced withholding, and a one-off pension supplement to be paid in December. The government prioritized these direct income measures over fuel tax cuts, despite pressure to address price differences between Portugal and Spain.
Why it mattersIf you are a taxpayer, expect a slight increase in your net monthly pay from November due to the IRS withholding tax reduction; if you are a pensioner, you can expect a one-off supplement payment alongside your pension in early December.
