Will I get an IRS tax refund in Portugal or have to pay?
| IRS withheld during the year | €1,807 |
| IRS due for the year | €1,435 |
| Deductions that counted | €1,085 |
Mainland Portugal: income tax is lower in the Azores and Madeira · Figures checked in October 2026 · See assumptions ↓
Expenses for the year (on e-fatura)
How it was calculated
It calculates your IRS (income tax) for the year with the 2026 brackets and the main deductions (dependants, general expenses, health, education and rent) and compares it with what was withheld from your salary under the 2026 table. Expenses come from e-fatura (the invoice system).
Estimate for a single person who is employed. It already includes the reduced withholding in November 2026, which makes the refund slightly smaller.
Example: you earn €1,300 gross a month, you have no children, and in the year you have €7,000 of general expenses, €300 of health costs and €6,000 of rent. €250 of general expenses, €45 of health and €900 of rent count, a total of €1,195 in deductions. The IRS due is €732 and €1,620 was withheld, so the estimated refund is €888.
It already includes the halved withholding in November 2026 and the mínimo de existência (tax-free minimum). With dependants, it assumes a single-parent household. The 2026 IRS rates may still be cut with effect from January (decree-law approved by the Government, awaiting publication); if that happens, your refund goes up.
Figures checked in October 2026 · Sources: CIRS, art. 78.º-E, Portal das Finanças
Estimate: An approximate result that depends on assumptions. Confirm important figures with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I deduct for general expenses?
35% of expenses, up to €250 per person.
How much does each child deduct from IRS?
€600 per dependant, or €726 if aged up to 3.
When do I file my IRS return?
Between 1 April and 30 June of the following year. IRS for 2026 income is filed between 1 April and 30 June 2027, on the Portal das Finanças (the tax portal), or through IRS Automático (the pre-filled return) if it is available to you.
When will I get my IRS refund?
If you file on time, the tax authority has until 31 August to issue the refund. Many refunds arrive earlier, especially when the return is filed early and has no discrepancies.
How much rent can I deduct from IRS?
15% of the rent paid in the year, up to €900 for 2026 income. You reach the maximum with €6,000 of rent a year, or €500 a month. Rent only counts if it is declared on the Portal das Finanças. In 2027 the cap goes up to €1,000.