How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
Legal defense expenses arising from litigation with the person from whom employment income is received are deductible. This concept includes legal professional fees and judicial medical expert expenses. The deduction is limited to 300 euros per year and includes VAT (IVA).
The DGT's position remains stable regarding the deductibility and the 300-euro limit for legal defense expenses. Throughout the rulings, the elements included in this concept, such as professional fees and medical expert expenses, have been specified.
Turning points
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Specifies that the deduction is limited to legal professional fees and allows for the deduction of the included VAT (IVA).
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Extends the consideration of legal defense expenses to the expenses paid to the judicial medical expert.
Analysis based on 21 of 21 rulings with a stated position. Updated 25 September 2026.