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V0711-21 25 March 2021 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IRPF · becas exentas

The exemption of a prize as a scholarship depends on the enrollment requirement and the tax regime of the entity

A foundation asks whether a 600 euro prize for residents of its municipalities is exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF). The DGT indicates that if the prize requires enrollment in formal studies and the entity is a non-profit entity under the special regime, it could be exempt; otherwise, it is taxed as income from employment.

The question raised

Question posed: Obligation to perform withholding tax on account of IRPF on the prize or whether it is exempt from taxation.

The DGT's ruling

If the prize requires enrollment in formal studies, it could be an exempt scholarship under Article 7.j) of the LIRPF. For this to apply, the entity must be subject to the special regime of Law 49/2002 and comply with requirements regarding publicity and competitive selection. If enrollment is not required, the aid is income subject to taxation classified as income from employment with withholding.

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