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V2506-17 ·5 October 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Payment for exams or certifications may not be taxed as benefits in kind if required by the job role

A query was raised regarding whether the payment of exam or certification fees by a company within a flexible remuneration plan constitutes a benefit in kind. The DGT indicates that, if agreed upon as a benefit in kind, it will not be taxed if such training is required by the nature of the activity or the job role.

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How it affects those involved

Companies offering flexible remuneration plans can provide training and certification without tax implications for employees, provided the training is essential to the employee's professional duties.

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2017-10-05PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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