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V1058-22 ·11 May 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Subsidies for healthcare costs not covered by public health services may be exempt from Personal Income Tax

A query was raised regarding whether company financial aid intended to offset healthcare expenses (such as implants, eyewear, or psychological support) is subject to Personal Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that such payments will not be taxed, provided they are used for treatment or the restoration of health and are not covered by the National Health Service or mutual insurance.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides tax certainty for employees receiving health-related reimbursements from their employers, ensuring that such benefits are treated as non-taxable social aid rather than employment income, provided specific health criteria are met.

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2022-05-11PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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