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V3368-14 ·23 December 2014 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Demolishing a building without compensation results in a capital loss for Personal Income Tax purposes

A property owner has enquired about the tax implications following the demolition of a building due to structural defects. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that the disappearance of the property constitutes a change in assets resulting in a loss, and that demolition expenses will increase the acquisition value of the land.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies how the loss of a property through demolition affects the calculation of capital gains or losses for Personal Income Tax (IRPF), specifically regarding the adjustment of land acquisition costs.

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2014-12-23PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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