Post by account_disabled on Feb 12, 2024 4:46:38 GMT -5
On December 27, the Government approved Royal Decree-Law 8/2023 , the so-called ' social shield ' to combat the effects of inflation, the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. In terms of housing and household expenses, the suspension of evictions was extended until 2025 and the free change of mortgage from variable to mixed or fixed rate or early repayment on variable loans was extended.
However, Pedro Sánchez's Executive has decided Chile Telemarketing Data to gradually withdraw over the next six months the reduction in taxes linked to electricity and natural gas that were in force since 2022, and that had reduced VAT from 21% to 5%. in both cases.
The situation of the markets and the price forecasts for 2024 make the Government opt for a gradual withdrawal of aid measures for households.
From January 1, 2024, the VAT on electricity will go from 5% to 10% for the entire year , while the VAT on natural gas will have a progressive increase. It will remain at 5% during the winter period, and will rise to 21% starting in spring.
In addition to changes in other rates and tolls, the Special Tax on Electricity (IEE) is also updated . During 2023, a reduced rate of 0.5% has been applied. Starting this January, it will increase gradually, and will increase to 2.5% until March 31. Until June 30, it will then rise to 3.8%.
Likewise, Sánchez announced that the protection measures for vulnerable families will be maintained for the next six months , such as, for example, the maximum discount that can be given to them with the social bonus, the limitation on increases in the price of the rate. regulated household gas and butane cylinder.
According to the marketing companies, the bill for an average customer of a single-family home will mean an increase of three euros per month in the electricity bill.
However, Pedro Sánchez's Executive has decided Chile Telemarketing Data to gradually withdraw over the next six months the reduction in taxes linked to electricity and natural gas that were in force since 2022, and that had reduced VAT from 21% to 5%. in both cases.
The situation of the markets and the price forecasts for 2024 make the Government opt for a gradual withdrawal of aid measures for households.
From January 1, 2024, the VAT on electricity will go from 5% to 10% for the entire year , while the VAT on natural gas will have a progressive increase. It will remain at 5% during the winter period, and will rise to 21% starting in spring.
In addition to changes in other rates and tolls, the Special Tax on Electricity (IEE) is also updated . During 2023, a reduced rate of 0.5% has been applied. Starting this January, it will increase gradually, and will increase to 2.5% until March 31. Until June 30, it will then rise to 3.8%.
Likewise, Sánchez announced that the protection measures for vulnerable families will be maintained for the next six months , such as, for example, the maximum discount that can be given to them with the social bonus, the limitation on increases in the price of the rate. regulated household gas and butane cylinder.
According to the marketing companies, the bill for an average customer of a single-family home will mean an increase of three euros per month in the electricity bill.