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V1152-24 ·23 May 2024 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Receiving free products for reviews is classified as capital gains for Income Tax purposes

A taxpayer inquired whether receiving product samples for reviews on Amazon Vine is subject to taxation. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that, as there is no employment relationship or professional activity involved, the products are considered capital gains.

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This ruling clarifies that individuals receiving free goods for review purposes, without a professional or employment link, must declare the value of these items as capital gains in their personal income tax returns.

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2024-05-23PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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