By the upcoming deadline of March 31, many workers who struggle to make ends meet and rely on state aid will need to submit one of the most important documents required for financial support. This document helps determine eligibility for the necessary monthly assistance and ensures access to essential everyday expenses.
In Spain, several aid options exist for workers, depending on their specific situation. The most common are contributory benefits, which can be claimed when a worker holds a part-time contract but does not reach the minimum threshold set by the Social Security system. In these cases, it is possible to combine the unemployment benefit with the partial earnings, provided that the working hours do not exceed a certain limit.
Another potential aid is the Minimum Living Income (Ingreso Mínimo Vital, IMV), which can be received alongside any type of income, including wages, as long as the total household income stays under the established limit. There are also regional minimum income schemes (Rentas mínimas de inserción) that are autonomous and compatible with salary payments, under the same requirements as the IMV.
Submit the DAI to access the aid programs
The Annual Income Declaration (Declaración Anual de Ingresos, DAI) is a document through which taxpayers report their earnings and deductions for the fiscal year, along with other details relevant to calculating income taxes.
This procedure is essential for determining the income tax that individuals owe to the state. It is also crucial for applying the Child Family Benefit for dependents who have been registered as self-employed workers during the tax year.
This income calculation represents just one of the several forms of aid that can be requested from the state by showing that monthly income falls short. The deadline to present the DAI at the workplace is March 31, after which the employer will handle the filing with the tax authorities. Missing the deadline can lead to a temporary suspension or cancellation of the subsidies tied to that worker.