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Job Seeker: DGT doctrinal evolution

How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Settled doctrine High confidence 24 rulings · 2017–2025

Current position

To apply the geographic mobility increase, the taxpayer must be unemployed and registered with the employment office before taking office, provided that the process does not require internships. There must be an effective change of residence to a new municipality and a causal link between the new position and the relocation. Compliance with these requirements must be proven by any means of evidence admitted in Law.

The DGT's position remains constant in requiring the status of job seeker prior to accepting the position. The evolution shows greater precision regarding the exact moment of registration and the need to prove causality and the effective change of residence through means of evidence.

Turning points

  1. V2595-23

    Introduces the need to prove the causal link between the change of residence and the position, noting that census registration or tax domicile are not sufficient.

  2. V0246-25

    Specifies that registration with the employment office must be prior to taking office if the process does not require courses or internships.

Analysis based on 23 of 24 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

24
V0435-19 28 Feb 2019

Deductible mobility costs only available to job seekers

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
movilidad geográficagastos deduciblesrendimientos del trabajodemandante de empleocambio de residencia LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 19.2LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 20
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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