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V2656-18 ·2 October 2018 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Payment for vocational training books may not be considered benefits in kind

A query was raised regarding whether the purchase of books by an employer for employee training constitutes a benefit in kind. The DGT ruled that if the books are necessary for the professional updates or training required by the job role, they do not constitute employment income.

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This ruling clarifies that professional development expenses incurred by employers, when strictly necessary for the employee's role, are exempt from being taxed as non-monetary benefits.

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2018-10-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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