With the IRS filing campaign starting on April 1st, it's time to understand if you're covered by automatic IRS - the regime that waives the need to fill in the declaration and, more importantly, speeds up your refund. Eligible taxpayers have immediate access to the settlement proposal, with the exact amount to receive or pay, without any additional bureaucracy.
Automatic IRS is also a more accessible solution for those who have greater difficulties accessing the internet, as the process is simplified to the maximum and does not require any manual filling.
"Eligible taxpayers have immediate access to the settlement proposal - no filling, no surprises, with the refund arriving faster."
In 2026, there is a relevant update: taxpayers covered by IRS Jovem (Youth IRS) are now eligible for automatic IRS, with the pre-filled declaration including information reported to the Tax Authority - including various tax deductions.
Who qualifies for automatic IRS in 2026?
Eligible taxpayers must meet all conditions below and must not fall under any exclusion situations.
✅ Eligibility conditions
❌ Exclusion situations
For married or common-law taxpayers, a provisional declaration is available for each taxation regime: joint or separate.
How to check if you're covered?
To verify, simply access the Tax Portal with your identification password. If there is no direct shortcut to IRS on the home screen, look in "All Services" → "IRS" → "Automatic IRS".
If you are not covered, the portal displays a message indicating that you must file the Model 3 declaration under general terms.
How to check on the portal - step by step
Key dates 2026
2026 Update: Youth IRS
For the first time, taxpayers covered by IRS Jovem (Youth IRS) are eligible for automatic IRS, with the pre-filled declaration including all applicable tax deductions.
