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V1098-19 ·21 May 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Death compensation for common illness established by collective agreement is not exempt from Income Tax

A query was raised regarding whether the compensation received by the heirs of a construction sector worker following death from a common illness is exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that it does not constitute exempt income.

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How it affects those involved

The ruling clarifies that compensation arising from collective agreements for non-occupational illnesses is subject to taxation, unlike certain accident insurance payouts.

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2019-05-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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