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V1679-20 ·29 May 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Third-party funds deposited into a personal account to cover shared expenses are not subject to Income Tax if true ownership is proven

A group of individuals plans to open a bank account in the names of three members to manage payments for a private event using contributions from other members. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that if it is proven that the funds do not belong to the account holders but are intended solely to cover expenses, the transaction has no tax implications for Personal Income Tax (IRPF).

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for individuals managing collective funds, ensuring that such transactions are not incorrectly classified as taxable income.

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2020-05-29PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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