Money saving tips for families with children

Member since 14 August 2012

Victoria22Active member09 February 2013 18:26:01

Hi,

we have recently moved to Malta and I have come across some interesting information that I thought I would share with a hope that other expats would share theirs. Well, you might not find them interesting but I do.

A) Women coming back from maternity leave do not pay tax the first year.

I have already been in touch with Inland Revenue and they said it also applies to me even though I am coming from abroad. As long as I can prove I worked before giving birth and that this is my first employment after giving birth. They want prove through income tax papers, which I don't have so I sent another email but no reply yet.

B) You can claim fees for sports activities for children who are under 16 years and who attend classes provided by certified sport centre. This is more of a question than information because I have seen this on Inland Revenue websites but no detailed information was provided and I am waiting for their reply.

I hope some find this useful. I also hope you can share your information that might save money.

Jitka

Entity Contributor

Member since 02 June 2012

EntityContributor12 February 2013 10:23:18

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Thanks for the information, good to know

Victoria22 Active member

Member since 14 August 2012

Victoria22Active member12 February 2013 12:26:35

You're welcome:)

Spiridonov Serial expat

Member since 20 February 2013

SpiridonovSerial expat20 February 2013 18:27:58

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For sport activities - every year (Feb-March) they upload a new form on IRD web-site. You should download it, fill-in the gaps and sign by the officials in sport centre. Usually they prepared these forms for every students in advance.

The same procedure applicable for private schools named in Income Tax Act.

Then you should obtain the blank copy of Tax Return from IRD, fill it and file till 30/06 next year.

Tax refund will be issued by cheque