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Create tax benefits “is easy temptation” to solve problems, says former Secretary of State

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Briefings

An ex-secretary of the Portuguese Ministry of Finance, Nuno Félix, stated that creating tax incentives is a 'easy temptation' to solve problems without requiring funding. He argued that while incentives can address socio-economic issues, they often represent a loss of revenue and increase bureaucracy. This view was echoed by Carlos Lobo and Sérgio Vasques, who noted that tax incentives are not a universal cure for all economic problems and that current fiscal analysis lacks proper cost-benefit evaluation. The evidence highlights a recurring perception among former officials that tax incentives are a simple solution to complex economic challenges.

Key points

• Nuno Félix, ex-secretary of the Portuguese Ministry of Finance, labeled the creation of tax incentives as an 'easy temptation' to solve problems without requiring funding or budget allocation.
• Carlos Lobo and Sérgio Vasques, former secretaries of the Portuguese Ministry of Finance, agreed that tax incentives are not a universal cure for all economic problems and that current fiscal analysis lacks proper cost-benefit evaluation.

Context

This briefing summarizes findings from a parliamentary hearing on October 22, 2026, where Nuno Félix, Nuno Santos Félix, Carlos Lobo, and Sérgio Vasques discussed the creation of tax incentives. The evidence indicates a recurring perception among former officials that tax incentives are a simple solution to complex economic challenges, often leading to a loss of revenue and increased bureaucracy.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to statements made by four former officials during a single parliamentary hearing. It does not include data on the specific economic impacts of these incentives, nor does it provide information on the current legal framework governing their creation or the broader context of fiscal policy in Portugal.

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