- The government will propose reducing the construction VAT from 23% to 6% in Parliament after the 2026 State Budget is approved.
- Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento confirmed the timeline during a parliamentary hearing.
- The Liberal Initiative party questioned the government on the timing and called for further tax reductions to boost housing supply.
- The minister rejected the Liberal Initiative’s proposals, emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining budget surpluses.
- Sarmento expressed concerns about full tax exemptions for certain rental properties, preferring to evaluate current incentives first.
Source: jornaldenegocios.pt
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