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V1403-23 ·25 May 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Public subsidies for orthopaedic products in the common services portfolio are not subject to Income Tax

A taxpayer inquired whether financial aid received from their Health Service to purchase a wheelchair and an anti-decubitus cushion must be declared for Income Tax purposes. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that these amounts do not constitute taxable income for the recipient.

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This ruling clarifies that subsidies for essential orthopaedic equipment provided through public health services are exempt from personal income tax, ensuring that financial assistance for medical needs is not penalised by taxation.

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2023-05-25PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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