If there are more than two mouths to feed in your house, you have a card that confirms it and, at the same time, you are carrying out an activity that generates a tax report, you should be informed that this year it was loaded with novelties that directly and indirectly benefit large families. With the entry into force of the tax reform, from January 1, 2015, it is possible to make a request for deductions in the Personal Income Tax (IRPF).
This novel measure brings with it, among many things, help for these types of families who need it most, as well as for people with disabilities. This is a fantastic income in the pockets, one of the many state benefits that have been introduced.
Today in Spain, there are a total of 553,458 large families according to the information provided by the last census of 2013 on large families organized by category and number of children. Of which 474,651 are families without disabled children, while 78,807 have disabilities and children with disabilities. A large number of these families will be able to benefit from the new deductions imposed by the Government.
Compatible with other government programs
These new grants are compatible with other supports also approved in the current legislature, such as the aid granted to families who have minors or dependents with disabilities, which are offered a discount of 1,200 euros for each case. In the same way, in addition the aid that already existed for a long time for working mothers who have children under three years of age.
But of course to achieve these benefits it is necessary to meet very specific requirements, they will only be able to enjoy this support families whose members make the income statement, or what would come to be the same, families whose members actively pay taxes for Social Security.
Under this condition, those who do not reach the minimum required To pay taxes, they will not be creditors of any of the benefits promoted by the Government. This is unfortunate, since I can safely say that they are the ones who need it most.
The amounts have changed
The amounts received were modified compared to last year, and the opportunity for them to be collected was added. monthly.
How to get them
These supports must be requested in person at any Treasury office, but first you must make an appointment and register on the Tax Agency website, as well as bring a printed copy and signature of all family applicants.
There is an alternate virtual path specifically designed for the user to submit a request model 143 for each of the deductions to which you have acquired the right, through the Electronic DNI, the system Cl @ ve or the system PIN24H.
List of benefits offered by the Government
Spanish families that need it, as already mentioned, have the right to numerous discounts and public aid. All those state, regional or local benefits. With regard to regional and local benefits, these are established by the Management of the Autonomous Community to which your family belongs or by the City Council of the corresponding municipality, and they always vary depending on the region.
BENEFITS OFFERED BY THE STATE
New aid in personal income tax
The amount of 1,200 euros per year for each child or father or mother who unfortunately suffered a disability and for a large family. And the amount will be doubled, thus reaching 2,400 euros in the case of large families of a special category, in other words, who have five or more children. If you differ in monthly installments, they will be 100 and 200 euros respectively, of the program from which you obtain the benefit.
Education
You will get scholarships, as well as calls for aid for the acquisition of books and didactic material in a very simple way; as well as preference in admitting your child to pre-schools and publicly funded schools. In addition, families with disabilities can enjoy discounts of up to 50% for the general category or exemption from paying 100% for the special category, in public rates and prices. And in conclusion, they may request support for special educational needs, for transportation and food expenses that the disabled person may generate.
place of residence
In terms of housing, there is an improvement in the conditions to have access to financial aid; there are multiple subsidies to promote or obtain any type of new or used housing; In addition, the change to another house with a larger surface has been simplified; as well as aid for the adaptation of the house in case of having relatives with disabilities; and preferential treatment in any rental contract of the State Housing Plan.
Discounts on mobility
Families that prove their number will be entitled to rebates of between 20% and 50% on any road, rail and sea transport rate, as well as discounts and discounts on Spanish air transport. The decrease will range from 5% to 10%. In turn, the Community of Madrid will have multiple discounts on its Travel pass, which has a reduction of the 20% from its original price for large families of general category, and a reduction of the 50% for large families of special category.
Social Security Family Benefits
The income limit to qualify for Social Security economic allowance rights increases for each dependent child under the age of 18.
Hiring caregivers in large families
In this case, there is support that Social Security will offer to the employee who is in charge of caring for the children with a 45% discount. In families in general, in other words, those with between three and four children, the basic requirement is that the parents work outside the home. In the special category, in other words, those with five or more children, the parents are exempt from this condition.
Preservation of work
The period contemplated listed has been extended, as well as the employment reservation period in the event of having requested leave of absence to care for their children. In fact, it has been increased to 20 days for parents of large families in general.
Benefits in various activities
They will enjoy a preferential price for access to leisure or tourism activities and social hydrotherapy, as well as a reduction in the rates to pay. In turn, large families in general will have a 50% decrease in the price of admission to cultural and recreational places such as theaters, state museums and auditoriums that depend on the National Institute of Performing Arts among other organizations that offer multiple discounts.
Tax decrease
Those large families that need it, will obtain various withholdings in the autonomous section of an income; discounts of between 4 to 7% in taxes on real estate transfers or receive rebates in the Real Estate Tax (IBI). At the same time to enjoy discounts on the housing bill.
Discount on electricity
To get discounts on your electricity bill, you must have the social voucher. Large families must present their large family title to the electricity supplier they have contracted, automatically, it will be charged to the social bonus.
Discount on water
This discount is different depending on the autonomous community to which it belongs, as already mentioned, but this discount can go up to 20%.
Cheaper in recreation
In a case equivalent to the discount made on the water bill, the discount rate for sports and recreational activities will be borne by the Management of the Autonomous Community in which you live. This discount will range from 10% to 50%.
Benefits linked to associations
Some associations have the task of ensuring the welfare of society, as well as the quality of life of all large and needy families in our nation, an example of this is the case of the Spanish Federation of Large Families known by its acronym FEFN, in which partnering will earn you and your family a great deal of benefits, bonuses and discounts.
This is possible thanks to the program that has been launched called plan + Family This is about him collaboration of important companies from different sectors, as well as the unconditional support of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Labor. The European continent is a pioneering project that has so far brought significant economic and social benefits to large families.
Specifically, the disruptive plan deals with discounts in multiple commercial sectors such as food, home, education, cars, hosting, books, clothing, leisure, insurance of all kinds, diverse technology, in travel, flights, training programs, new languages among many others. .
The plan translates its usefulness into a approximate savings of 1,500 euros per year per family. This plan includes social quality, which helps members of large families to obtain preferential access to the granting of educational training scholarships, as well as to numerous job boards of companies that have joined the program, offering an alternative of support to those families. who need it. the majority.
