A Portuguese parliamentary committee has approved a reform of the IUC vehicle tax, ending the link between payment dates and a car’s registration month and introducing fixed deadlines. The proposal was backed by PSD, CDS-PP and IL, while PS and Chega abstained. The year 2027 will serve as a transition period to prevent taxpayers from facing back-to-back payments for 2026 and 2027: taxes up to €500 will be due in October, and higher amounts in July and October, with an option to pay in full in July. From 2028, a permanent schedule will apply, with payments split across April, July and October based on total annual liability per owner. The bill still requires final parliamentary approval. Material taken from https://t.me/s/portugalpages