Money saving tips for families with children

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