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Employers want the Government to reduce tax burden on companies and unions call for IRS relief

Now15 September 2026 at 16:00

The Business and Services Community of Portugal is preparing a package of measures with fiscal, labor and economic impact, which it wants to see included in the next State Budget. The confederation president stated these intentions in the context of a debate on the demands of employers and unions regarding fiscal policy.

Employers advocate that the Government should reduce the tax burden on companies in order to stimulate competitiveness and economic growth. On the other hand, union federations present their own demands, calling for relief on IRS, the personal income tax.

This scenario arises within the framework of budget negotiations, where both sides attempt to influence the Executive's decisions. The confederation led by its president seeks, through its package of measures, to balance the interests of the commerce and services sector with the demands of the market and workers.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal are directly affected by these opposing demands: workers expect IRS relief while employers push for tax reductions on companies. The outcome of these negotiations will influence the next State Budget, which determines the tax burden on each citizen and company. This dispute arises in the context of SB preparation, making these claims particularly relevant to the country's economic future.

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