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V0836-23 ·10 April 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Municipal aid for higher education may be exempt from Income Tax as public scholarships

A local council has requested clarification on whether aid granted to higher education students through competitive processes is exempt from Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Tax (DGT) has ruled that it is, as these constitute public scholarships for formal studies.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for local authorities and students, confirming that municipal grants for formal education do not constitute taxable employment income.

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2023-04-10PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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