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V0580-21 ·11 March 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Professional association fees are deductible if linked to economic activity

A professional inquired whether professional association fees can be deducted for Personal Income Tax (IRPF) purposes. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that they are deductible provided their link to income generation is proven and registration and justification requirements are met.

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This ruling clarifies the tax treatment of professional membership fees, confirming they can be treated as deductible expenses for self-employed individuals and professionals under the direct estimation regime, provided they are necessary for the activity.

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2021-03-11PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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