Elma Saiz assures that the Government will approve another deduction so that the minimum wage is not taxed in the IRPF

Elma Saiz, the Minister of Social Security, announced plans for a new tax deduction to exempt the minimum wage from income tax. The government aims to approve a minimum wage increase before the elections, with discussions ongoing about the exact percentage. The current minimum wage is €1,221 per month, and the government is considering a 5% increase, while unions demand 7%. The new tax measure will be included in a legal framework to ensure that the wage increase does not lead to higher tax payments. Saiz criticized opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo for misunderstanding the tax status of the minimum wage. The government is expected to finalize recommendations from experts soon, with a decision anticipated before the elections.