Spain’s tax authority, Hacienda, released figures from the current income tax campaign that began on April 3, showing refunds totaling 3.135 billion euros have been issued to 4.587 million taxpayers. A second data release dated April 7 reports more than 6.692 million refund requests, reflecting a year over year rise of 23.2 percent. For residents and families across the country, these numbers highlight the importance of accurate filing and timely submission, as well as the potential impact of parental credits on the final refund.
There is a compensation in the income tax set aside for large families that can reach 1,200 euros, and in certain cases the amount can double if the family meets the specified requirements and the Tax Agency is properly informed.
Dependent Children Under Care
Families caring for more than two dependent children should review these rules closely. Single-parent households with two children can also qualify for some credits. In practice, a dependent is someone who relies on the taxpayer for support, and the rules cover both households that share a home and those that maintain separate residences. The aim is to ease the cost of raising children for families with greater caregiving responsibilities, no matter where they live in the country.
The standard deduction tops out at 1,200 euros. In standard large families composed of two parents and three or more dependent children, whether living together or separately, the amount can reach 2,400 euros. Since 2018, each additional eligible child beyond the minimum number required to qualify adds 600 euros to the deduction. This structure ensures that larger households receive increasing support as family size grows, reflecting the ongoing costs of caregiving and education.
For families with multiple dependents, the deduction scales with the number of eligible children. With four qualifying children, the deduction would be 3,000 euros; five children would bring it to 3,600 euros; and six would push it further, to 4,200 euros. The exact total depends on the family’s composition and filing status, so it pays to consult the official guidance and verify eligibility during tax season. The numbers offer a practical picture of how the credit expands as the family grows, helping to reduce the overall tax burden for households with higher caregiving obligations.
Split Equally
Two or more taxpayers, typically both parents, may be entitled to apply this deduction for the same large family. In those cases the deductible amount is shared between the eligible earners in equal portions, which means the combined benefit is divided rather than claimed by a single individual. This approach makes the benefit accessible to each qualifying taxpayer while maintaining a fair distribution of the credit within the household as a whole.
A transfer of the deduction right to another eligible taxpayer for the same family is possible. When finalizing the return, the transfer should be reported, and the NIF of the person who transfers the right must be provided.