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V0355-23 ·20 February 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Payments to musicians for cultural activities are subject to income tax withholding

A local council has requested clarification regarding the personal income tax (IRPF) withholding to be applied when hiring artists for cultural activities. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that these payments must be subject to withholding, classified either as income from employment or from professional activities, depending on the nature of the contract.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the tax obligations for local authorities and cultural entities when engaging artists, ensuring correct tax treatment based on the contractual relationship.

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2023-02-20PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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