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Inheritance: 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 26 rulings · 2014–2024

Current position

The acquisition value of assets through inheritance is determined according to the rules of Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD), without exceeding the market value, including inherent expenses and taxes. The acquisition date is backdated to the death of the deceased. The income generated by the assets, such as deposit interest, is imputed to the period in which it becomes due to the heir following the acceptance of the inheritance.

The DGT's position remains constant regarding the determination of the acquisition value through the rules of Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD). Rulings have clarified the application of this criterion in specific aspects such as the imputation of real estate income, the deductibility of renovation expenses, and the exigibility of income from movable capital following death.

Turning points

  1. V0527-17

    Establishes that the acquisition value is determined according to the rules of Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD), without exceeding the market value, and that the acquisition date is backdated to the death of the deceased.

  2. V2542-24

    Clarifies that deposit interest due after death is imputed to the heirs according to the ownership of the deposit at the time it becomes due.

Analysis based on 26 of 26 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

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V1839-24 1 Aug 2024

IRPF: hereditary loss from Afinsa debt imputable to 2023 tax year

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
pérdida patrimonialcrédito vencidoprocedimiento concursalimputación temporalbase imponible general LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 14.2.kLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1055-20 24 Apr 2020

Inherited assets do not need to be declared in Personal Income Tax returns

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
nuda propiedadusufructoherenciaimpuesto sobre sucesiones y donacionesadquisición de bienes LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 6.4LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 3.1.a
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1030-20 24 Apr 2020

Inherited assets do not need to be declared for Income Tax purposes

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
usufructonuda propiedadherenciarentasimpuesto sobre sucesiones LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 6.4LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 3.1.a
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0871-17 10 Apr 2017

Lease income attributed to heir following tacit acceptance of inheritance

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
rendimientos del capital inmobiliarioaceptación tácitatitularidad jurídicaindividualización de rentasherencia LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 11LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 22
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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