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Self-employed workers will pay between 0.65 and 5.10 euros more per month for the MEI, an increase that will apply from January even if the Government keeps contribution rates based on real income frozen.
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Self-employed workers who have paid abusive interest on a revolving credit card can get the bank to reduce the outstanding debt or refund part of what was charged. Experts recommend assessing such a claim before applying for the second chance, because after the debt forgiveness, the judge could reject it.
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Self-employed workers will be able to deduct up to six common Christmas expenses this 2026 under VAT, IRPF or Corporate Tax. That said, the Tax Agency requires meeting certain requirements in order to accept them.
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ADHD assessment in adults does not consist of a single test. It includes clinical interviews, questionnaires and, where possible, information about behaviour during childhood. Knowing about this process can help you choose the right professional, prepare for your first appointment and understand which aspects are taken into account before a diagnosis is established.
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Self-employed workers can apply in November to join the monthly VAT refund register in order to recover their credit balances every month. The change will take effect from January 2027, although they will also have to take on new tax obligations.
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Self-employed transport workers can apply until 31 December for direct aid of up to 1,800 euros per vehicle to offset fuel expenses. The Tax Agency has opened the application period and expects to begin making payments from 1 December.
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The directors of a limited company (SL) may have to answer with their personal assets for the company's debts if they do not act within the two months following the detection of a legal cause of dissolution.
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Neuroscience explains why anticipating effort can exhaust us before we even start.
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The Agencia Tributaria will reduce the Corporate Income Tax rates payable by micro-enterprises and SMEs in 2027. From January onwards, rates of 17% and 22% will begin to apply to them.
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The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence solutions in organisations and their impact on employability will be a gradual process, whose degree of influence will depend on how companies adopt these technologies, integrate them into work processes and develop the necessary skills to make the most of them. Experts note that, with the implementation of AI, companies need to strengthen the search for reliable information and its verification.
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China consolidates itself as the main destination for international transfers made by the Spanish companies analysed by iBanFirst, although payments to the Asian giant are still considerably slower than those sent to the United States.
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What does the Day of the Dead mean and how does it help people cope with grief? It is a celebration with indigenous and Catholic roots in which families remember their deceased loved ones with offerings, flowers and their favourite food, and the psychology of grief has studied this way of maintaining a bond with those who have died as a possible way of living with loss.
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The SOC has opened a new call for grants which, for the first time, includes private companies as beneficiaries. The application period begins on 16 October and lasts only 10 working days.
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The IMF and the OECD outline a year of moderate growth and more expensive financing The global economy will continue to grow in 2027, but in a more demanding environment for businesses, marked by more expensive financing, moderating consumption and persistent inflation.
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The minimum vital income (ingreso mínimo vital) is an economic benefit that forms part of the social protection system in Spain. It was approved in May 2020 with the aim of guaranteeing a minimum level of income for individuals and families in a situation of economic vulnerability. The purpose of this benefit is to prevent and reduce poverty, as well as to promote social inclusion.
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What is emotional dysregulation in adults? It is the difficulty managing the intensity or duration of emotions, which feel overwhelming and lead to reacting in ways you later regret. It is not a diagnosis: it can be a temporary state caused by stress or tiredness, and there are strategies that help restore calm.
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The moment a family member passes away is always difficult, especially when it comes to managing their estate. In this regard, Abel Marín, lawyer and partner at the law firm Marín & Mateo Abogados, warns ON ECONOMIA about the issues surrounding the bank accounts of the deceased and denounces the lack of regulation in this area.
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With the end of 2026 drawing ever closer, thousands of self-employed workers are facing the final weeks of the financial year without having yet reviewed how they will close their accounts. This is a situation that can have financial consequences, especially when there are unrecorded expenses, pending investments or tax decisions that could have been made before the end of December.
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The year 2027 will have twelve public holidays in Spain, nine of which are common to all autonomous communities, according to the working calendar published this Tuesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE). The year will begin on a Friday that is a public holiday, 1 January, but there will be few opportunities to enjoy long weekends.
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Depression does not always present itself as visible sadness. In some men it may appear alongside irritability, isolation, alcohol consumption, risk-taking behaviours or a constant need to keep busy. Recognising these forms of distress can help ensure that help arrives sooner.
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When we hand over our money to a bank, if it were to fail, we would be protected and would recover our money up to a certain limit. So, if we have a current account, a savings book or a fixed-term deposit, our money is guaranteed up to 100,000 euros per account holder and per institution. Example. If you and your partner have 120,000 euros in a current account at a bank, it is all fully guaranteed. If you have 240,000 euros, only 200,000 euros would be guaranteed.
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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has said that the European Union's oil import bill has risen by 100 billion euros since the start of the war in the Middle East without acquiring a single extra "molecule". The leader of the EU executive has warned that the energy crisis could "intensify" with the arrival of winter.
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The Agencia Tributaria has decided to postpone once again the implementation of the Verifactu invoicing system: October 2028. Hacienda announced this measure this Monday. The objective, as it has specified, is to foster the greatest possible convergence between electronic invoicing systems and the Verifactu computerised invoicing systems regulation.
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Intrusive thoughts appear involuntarily and can be unpleasant, absurd or contrary to our values. Having them does not necessarily mean wanting to act on them. The problem usually begins when we try to eliminate them, constantly interpret them or seek absolute certainty about what they mean.
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Economic uncertainty and the rise of AI are encouraging experienced professionals to move from the private sector into public employment. A growing number of professionals with previous work experience are choosing to leave the private sector and prepare for Spain’s competitive civil-service examinations.
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Employees have the right to receive written information at the beginning of their employment regarding their rights and obligations. The approval of Directive (EU) 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 20 June 2019, on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union, has introduced a new approach to workers’ rights and guarantees within the EU employment framework.
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Older rental agreements could remain in force throughout the lifetime of the original tenant The debate surrounding housing in recent weeks has brought renewed attention to a type of rental agreement that seemed to belong to another era: Spain’s so-called “old-rent” tenancies (renta antigua).
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My alarm went off at five in the morning. By seven, I was already at my first job. At one, I would rush out, and by two I was sitting in the newsroom of a newspaper, where I stayed until ten at night. And when I finally got home, instead of resting, I would open my laptop and carry on with a third job remotely.
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The 2025 Income Tax campaign begins in April. We outline the main changes, the new IRPF tax brackets and the deductions you should not overlook to optimise your return.
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Royal Decree 2026/104 introduces changes to the mandatory accounting books for small businesses. Here is what you need to know to adapt in time.
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The final round of the Kit Digital programme opens with vouchers of up to €6,000 for digitalisation. We explain who can apply, the deadlines and how to process the application.
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