PPCV advances its plan to cut taxes in Valencia, aligning its campaign with a bold tax reduction. On the same day that Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, president of the Junta de Andalucía, announced the elimination of the Wealth Tax in his region and a reduction of the personal income tax, Valencian voters saw a real possibility of a zero-fee transfer of a family business if PPCV gains office after the elections scheduled for May 2023. The party, led by Carlos Mazón, is treating this tax cut as a central pillar of its platform.
Maria José Catalá, general secretary of PPCV and a member of the Cortes, stated, when Carlos Mazón becomes president, a zero-fee transfer of a family business would apply regardless of the transferee’s age or obligation to stay, whether the owners are alive or deceased. She added there would be no fine print. A generation change would not require paying taxes, she confirmed after today’s weekly meeting of the PPCV Management Committee.
In response to Ximo Puig’s lack of clear direction, Catalá explained that the PPCV is continuing to work on concrete proposals to reduce taxes for Valencians. She contrasted PPCV’s specific, actionable recommendations with Puig’s approach, which she described as heavy on rhetoric but light on actual measures.
The secretary general highlighted the importance of family-owned businesses, noting that they constitute a large portion of the Valencian economy and account for a majority of local employment within small and medium enterprises and micro-businesses. She underscored that family businesses are a key driver of regional wealth and job creation.
Catalá argued that acquiring a family business through death or donation in Valencia should not entail higher taxes than in other regions such as Madrid, Andalusia, Cantabria, Murcia, the Basque Country, or Castilla y León. Valencians should not face a heavier tax burden when taking over or purchasing a family business that sustains jobs and economic growth. The aim is to remove any competitive disadvantage for those who want to work, undertake, and create employment.
She also criticized the absence of a clear plan for financial reform announced at the start of the political cycle. Valencians deserve timely measures. With inflation in the Valencian Community reported at 10.9 percent and significantly above the national average, Catalá suggested that if Puig does not implement these reforms, at minimum a reduction of the personal income tax should be pursued to shield Valencians from the impact of rising prices, noting that without decisive action, basic goods may become unaffordable for many households.
Water and finance
Catalá expressed satisfaction regarding a recent development at the Inter-Parliamentary Conference in Toledo, where the national PP leader discussed reaching an agreement on the National Water Pact and on regional financing. The party emphasizes unity on this issue across all autonomous communities. The national leadership has shown alignment with regional concerns, and the Valencian community is identified as a priority in these discussions. The emphasis is not only on what is said but on where these commitments are voiced, signaling a coordinated and proactive stance from the PP on essential regional matters.
Supporters note that the party remains resolute about the need for a concrete, nationwide pact on water resources and balanced financing for communities. This consensus is portrayed as essential to ensuring stable economic conditions for families and local businesses alike. In Valencia, the conversation centers on how these national agreements translate into practical, tax-friendly policies that can help local entrepreneurs and family-owned firms thrive. The party frames its position as a practical alternative designed to support job creation and economic vitality, rather than empty promises.