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V1170-17 ·17 May 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Acquisition value for capital gains calculation includes purchase price, investments, improvements and acquisition costs

A taxpayer inquired whether renovation costs, community fees, and property tax (IBI) can be deducted when calculating capital gains from a property sale. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that only investments and improvements increase the acquisition value, excluding repair and maintenance expenses.

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This clarification limits the deductible expenses for taxpayers calculating capital gains on property sales, strictly distinguishing between capital improvements and routine maintenance.

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2017-05-17PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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