Skip to content
V4161-16 ·28 September 2016 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Travel and accommodation expenses in New York for ash disposal are not tax-deductible

An heir inquired whether travel costs, accommodation in New York, and ash disposal fees could be deducted from Inheritance Tax. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that these expenses are not considered part of the local customs and practices.

In 6 key points

How it affects those involved

The ruling limits the scope of deductible funeral-related expenses, clarifying that extraordinary international travel and accommodation costs do not qualify as standard burial or funeral expenses under local customs.

Lifecycle

2016-09-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

Does this provision affect you?

The tax team reviews your specific situation.

Talk to the tax team
This analysis is informational only and does not constitute legal advice or create a client-adviser relationship. BM Consulting.
Email
Contact