{"id":31455,"date":"2024-04-15T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.11onze.cat\/?p=31455"},"modified":"2024-04-15T08:48:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:48:27","slug":"11-deductions-pay-tax-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.11onze.cat\/en\/magazine\/11-deductions-pay-tax-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"11 deductions to pay less in your tax returns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you preparing your tax return? Have you taken into account all the deductions you can take advantage of? From 11Onze we detail eleven deductions that allow some type of saving when it comes to sorting your accounts with the Tax Agency.<\/b><\/h3>\n

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In the income tax return we can take advantage of various tax deductions depending on the type of taxpayer we are, whether we are an individual or a legal entity. It should be borne in mind that, <\/span>as well as <\/b>state<\/b><\/a> deductions, there are also regional deductions<\/b>, depending on the autonomous community where you live and work. In the case of Catalonia, the Tax Agency provides the relevant information on its <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to bear in mind that deductions are limited by age, income, and other circumstances. Therefore, <\/span>we cannot forget to read the small print<\/b>. Having said that, here are the main state and regional deductions that are in force:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. For large families or disabled dependents.<\/b><\/h3>\n

As detailed by the Tax Agency, among the state deductions for families, there is the specific one for large families, which is <\/span>1,200 euros for three children, 1,800 euros for four children, and 2,400 euros for five children<\/b>. Even so, in some cases, a deduction of 1,200 euros can be applied for each of the descendants or ascendants with a disability or a spouse who is not legally separated and has a disability. These last deductions are only applicable if the annual income does not exceed 8,000 euros.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. For maternity, birth, or adoption<\/b><\/h3>\n

Working mothers can apply a deduction of <\/span>1,200 euros per year for each child <\/b>under the age of three, provided that they live with them. <\/span>Childcare expenses can increase this amount by up to 1,000 euros.<\/b> For residents in Catalonia, a deduction for birth or adoption of 300 euros is recognised in the case of a joint declaration by the parents, or 150 euros for each of the parents if this is done individually.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. For donations to foundations and associations declared to be of public utility<\/b><\/h3>\n

Donations to NGOs, foundations, and public research bodies dependent on the General State Administration have deductions ranging <\/span>from<\/b> 10% to 80% of the amounts paid<\/b>. At the regional level, deductions are also available for donations to organisations that promote the use of the Catalan or Occitan language, as well as for entities that promote Y+D+Y and environmental conservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. For membership fees and contributions to political parties<\/b><\/h3>\n

A deduction of 20% is applied for membership fees and contributions to political parties<\/b>, federations, coalitions, or groups of voters, with a maximum limit of 600 euros per year. It should be borne in mind that contributions made once you have ceased to be a member do not form part of the base on which the aforementioned deduction has to be calculated.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. For investment in new or recently created companies<\/b><\/h3>\n

It is possible to deduct <\/span>30% of the amounts paid for the subscription of shares <\/b>in new or recently created companies. The maximum deduction base will be 60,000 euros per year and will be formed by the acquisition value of the shares or holdings subscribed.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. For building work to improve the energy efficiency of housing.<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are three types of possible deductions:<\/span><\/p>\n