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V2386-19 ·11 September 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Allowances for medical expenses not covered by the Health Service or Mutual Insurance may be exempt from Personal Income Tax

A query was raised regarding whether financial allowances intended to cover medical expenses not covered by the Health Service or Mutual Insurance are subject to Personal Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that they are not taxable, provided they are used for medical treatment or the restoration of health.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides tax certainty for employees receiving reimbursements for healthcare costs not covered by public or mutual insurance, ensuring these funds are not treated as taxable employment income if used for health purposes.

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2019-09-11PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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