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V3004-15 8 October 2015 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IRPF · indemnización por despido

Severance pay for collective redundancies is exempt up to the lesser of the amount specified in the Workers' Statute or 180,000 euros

The taxpayer inquires about the tax treatment and withholdings of severance pay received due to a collective redundancy. The Tax Agency responds that the exempt portion is that which does not exceed the limits of the Workers' Statute nor 180,000 euros.

The question raised

Question posed: Tax treatment of severance pay for the termination of the employment relationship. Withholdings.

The DGT's ruling

In collective redundancies notified to the labor authority as of August 1, 2014, the severance pay is exempt up to the lesser of: the mandatory amount under the Workers' Statute for unfair dismissal or 180,000 euros. The excess is considered earned income from employment and may be subject to the 30% reduction under Article 18.2 of the Personal Income Tax Law (LIRPF). There is no obligation to withhold tax on the exempt portion.

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