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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 Low confidence 15 rulings · 2014–2025

Current position

Income from employment is imputed to the tax period in which it becomes due for the recipient. In the case of salary increases linked to GDP or the IPCA, the due date occurs in the year in which the official data is published and the corresponding Agreement of the Council of Ministers is formalized in the BOE.

The DGT's position on the due date of income linked to macroeconomic indicators remains constant. Rulings V1082-25 and V1991-25 confirm that the taxable event occurs following the publication of the INE data and the Agreement of the Council of Ministers.

Analysis based on 12 of 15 rulings with a stated position. Updated 26 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

15
V1082-25 25 Jun 2025

Delays from 2023 GDP increase must be taxed in 2024

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
imputación temporalrendimientos del trabajoexigibilidadatrasossector público LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 14.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 14.2.b
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0430-16 3 Feb 2016

Renovation works may be subject to VAT if classified as a supply of goods

SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo
encomienda de gestiónmedio propio instrumentalrehabilitación de edificacionesentrega de bienesprestación de servicios LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 4.1LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 5
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0426-14 17 Feb 2014

British state pension taxed in Spain under IRPF rules

SG de Fiscalidad Internacional
residencia fiscalrenta mundialpensión estatal básicaconvenio de doble imposiciónanualidad Convenio entre España y el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte para evitar la doble imposición
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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