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Collective Dismissal: 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 46 rulings · 2015–2026

Current position

The severance pay for collective dismissal is exempt up to the lower amount between the mandatory amount set by the Workers' Statute for unfair dismissal and the limit of 180,000 euros. The excess over these limits is taxed as income from employment. The 30 percent reduction may be applied if the generation period exceeds two years and the amount limits of the LIRPF (Personal Income Tax Law) are met.

The DGT's position has remained constant since 2016, applying the 180,000 euro limit alongside the amount set by the Workers' Statute. The only relevant variation occurred in 2015, when for consultation periods prior to August 1, 2014, said 180,000 euro cap was not applied. Since then, the criterion has been uniform.

Turning points

  1. V4449-16

    Establishes the application of the 180,000 euro limit alongside the limits of the Workers' Statute for dismissals due to economic, technical, organizational, production, or force majeure reasons.

Analysis based on 35 of 46 rulings with a stated position. Updated 15 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

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V0559-26 10 Mar 2026

Statutory severance pay exemption capped at ET and 180,000 euros

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
indemnización por despidodespido colectivoexenciónrendimiento del trabajoperiodo de generación LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 7.eLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 18.2
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2549-24 11 Dec 2024

Statutory severance pay exemption up to 180,000 euros

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
indemnización por despidodespido colectivoexenciónrendimiento del trabajoreducción del 30% LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 7.eLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 18.2
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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