Mallorca single parents with two kids set for tax breaks

Mallorca’s single parents with two children could gain tax breaks and public transport discounts under a Spanish decree-law approved on Tuesday, 10 November. The government says the measures could help more than 760,000 families across Spain.

What changes for single parents

A mother raising two children under 18 on net earnings of 24,000 euros a year could deduct 100 euros a month from her tax bill, according to the government’s example. Single-parent families with two children would receive the benefits available to large families, including transport discounts and greater access to grants.

The decree-law also creates an official certificate for families headed by a single mother. In Spain, these are called monomarental families. More than 80% of single-parent families are headed by women. The certificate would be recognised across Spain, allowing eligible families on Mallorca to show their status when seeking support.

Other families covered

Families with two children would also qualify for large-family benefits if a parent has a disability of at least 33%. The special large-family category would extend to families with four children, down from five, and to some families with three children and low incomes.

The decree-law also expands protection when court-ordered child maintenance goes unpaid. It provides an urgent procedure for families facing particular financial hardship or affected by gender-based violence.

Topics: Social affairs · Politics

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com