How much do I get back on IRS for health expenses in Portugal?
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Doctor visits, tests, medicines, glasses, health insurance… with your NIF on the invoice.
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IRS deduction
€180.00
Another €5,467 in expenses to reach the maximum.
Mainland Portugal: income tax is lower in the Azores and Madeira · See assumptions ↓
How it was calculated
You deduct 15% of health expenses from your IRS (income tax), up to €1,000 per family. To reach the maximum you need about €6,667 in expenses.
The expenses must appear on e-fatura (the invoice system) as health; confirm them on the Portal das Finanças by 25 February of the following year. The deduction counts towards the overall deduction limit, which depends on your income.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I deduct for health expenses?
15% of expenses, up to €1000 per family.
Do glasses and contact lenses count as health?
Yes, when bought from an optician with your NIF on the invoice and classified as health in e-fatura.