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V2526-18 ·18 September 2018 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Grants for glasses, prosthetics or hearing aids are non-taxable if used for health restoration and not covered by the Health Service

A query was raised regarding whether social action grants for expenses related to glasses, dental prosthetics, and hearing aids are subject to Personal Income Tax (IRPF). The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that they are not taxable if they are intended for medical treatment or the restoration of health and are not covered by the Health Service or a mutual insurance scheme.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides tax certainty for individuals receiving social welfare grants for health-related expenses, ensuring these benefits remain exempt from income tax provided they meet specific health and coverage criteria.

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2018-09-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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