Transfer of job to a different municipality
Amounts received due to the transfer of a job to a different municipality are considered to be tax-exempt travel expense allowances, provided that, in addition:
- Such transfer requires a change of residence.
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The amounts received correspond exclusively to:
- Travel and subsistence expenses of the employee or worker and their family members during the transfer.
- Expenses for moving furniture and belongings.
Example:
In March 2020, Mr. PLL He was transferred by his company from Madrid to Barcelona, receiving compensation of 3,000 euros for said transfer. As proof of the moving expenses, keep:
- Invoice from the moving company for an amount of 1,293 euros.
- Km traveled: 600 (he and his wife traveled with their own car, without staying overnight).
Solution:
Amount received: 3,000.00
Amount exempt from tax.
- Travel expenses: (600 Km x 0.19) = 114.00
- Living expenses without overnight stay (26.67 x 2) = 53.34
- Moving invoice: 1,293.00
- Total: 1,460.34
Total taxable income (3,000.00 – 1,460.34) = 1,539.66 (*)
Note to example:
(*) A reduction of 30% will be applied to this amount, as this income is considered to be obtained in a notoriously irregular manner over time. See in this same Chapter the special reduction applicable to certain gross earnings from work.(Back)