Taxes

IRS Automático (Automatic IRS Tax Return)

The Automatic IRS is a pre-filled tax return by the Tax Authority that can be confirmed with one click. Available for taxpayers with simple income.

What you need before you start

  • NIF and Portal das Finanças password or Chave Móvel Digital
  • Income exclusively from employment (category A) and/or pensions (category H)
  • Invoices validated on e-Fatura by the deadline
  • No income from other categories (rent, capital gains, etc.)

Step by step

  1. Go to Portal das Finanças and authenticate

  2. Click 'IRS' → 'Declaração Automática de Rendimentos' (Automatic Income Return)

  3. Check if your data is covered by the Automatic IRS

  4. Review the income, deductions and tax calculation presented

  5. If married/cohabiting, compare joint vs separate filing simulation

  6. If the data is correct, click 'Confirmar Declaração' (Confirm Return)

  7. The return is submitted automatically — save the confirmation receipt

  8. If not confirmed by the deadline, the Tax Authority (AT) submits the most favourable version automatically

Tip: If in doubt, always contact the official service directly.

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