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V0524-20 ·4 March 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Medical expense allowances not covered by Social Security may be exempt from Income Tax

A civil servant inquired whether allowances to cover physiotherapy, dental, or optical expenses are subject to Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that they are not taxable, provided they are intended for health restoration and are not covered by the Health Service or mutual insurance.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the tax-exempt status of specific health-related reimbursements for employees, reducing the tax burden for those covering essential medical costs privately.

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2020-03-04PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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