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V0602-24 ·9 April 2024 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Grants for external academic internships are subject to Income Tax (IRPF) withholding

A query was raised regarding whether a monthly stipend of €350 paid to a student undertaking curricular internships should be subject to Income Tax (IRPF) withholding. The Directorate General for Tax (DGT) ruled that these payments constitute employment income and must be subject to withholding.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies that stipends for academic internships are treated as employment income for tax purposes, meaning companies must apply the appropriate IRPF withholding, regardless of the amount.

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2024-04-09PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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