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V1963-17 20 July 2017 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IRPF · indemnización por daños personales

Judicially recognized compensation for personal injury is exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF) and not subject to withholding

A query is made as to whether compensation for personal injury recognized by judicial sentence must be subject to Personal Income Tax (IRPF) withholding. The DGT responds that, as it is exempt income, there is no obligation to apply withholding.

The question raised

Issue raised: Subjecting the aforementioned compensation to withholding.

The DGT's ruling

Compensation for civil liability for personal injury, in the amount legally or judicially recognized, is exempt pursuant to Article 7.d) of the LIRPF. As it constitutes exempt income, there is no obligation to apply withholding or payment on account in accordance with Article 75.3 of the implementing regulations of the tax.

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