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V3134-17 ·4 December 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT deductibility for fuel and tolls based on use, and Income Tax for meals linked to business activity

An expert surveyor has requested clarification regarding the deductibility of VAT on fuel, tolls, and catering, as well as Income Tax (IRPF) on vehicle and meal expenses. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) clarifies that VAT on fuel and tolls depends on their actual use for business purposes, and that VAT on catering is only deductible if the expenses are also deductible for Income Tax purposes.

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This ruling clarifies the strict requirements for VAT deduction on transport and subsistence costs, emphasizing the need for direct business correlation.

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2017-12-04PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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