Tax advisor: Revocation of tax penalties based on the principle of proportionality of European Union Law

In the recent judgment 1093/2023, dated July 25th, the Supreme Court has established an interpretative guideline regarding the immediate application by judges of the principles stipulated in European Union Law, without the need to submit a preliminary question to the CJEU when the issue has been clarified in other rulings. The Supreme Court has thus… Continue reading Tax advisor: Revocation of tax penalties based on the principle of proportionality of European Union Law

Tax advisor: According to the CJEU, the unauthorized removal of an excise goods from the suspension regime precludes tax exemption for the authorized warehousekeeper.

An Italian company engaged in the storage and transport of petroleum products was merged by absorption. As an authorized warehouse keeper, it made 196 shipments of hydrocarbons (diesel and gasoline) from its tax warehouse in Italy to a company in Slovenia, which was authorized to receive these products as a registered trader. However, the Customs… Continue reading Tax advisor: According to the CJEU, the unauthorized removal of an excise goods from the suspension regime precludes tax exemption for the authorized warehousekeeper.

Tax advisor: Is deduction the same as tax relief?

Deduct and deduct are two common terms in the context of Personal Income Tax (IRPF) that are frequently used. These terms relate to opportunities to reduce the amount of tax payable, something that the self-employed should understand. When we refer to the deduction in the income tax return, we are talking about the possibility of… Continue reading Tax advisor: Is deduction the same as tax relief?

Tax advisor: The CJEU considers that the sanction and revocation of authorization for tax warehouse do not violate proportionality principle in case of serious excise duty infringements

Both the financial penalty and the revocation of the authorization to operate a tax warehouse were applied due to a serious infringement of the excise duty regime committed by the company in question, as considered by national law. The revocation of the authorization was taken after the pecuniary penalty, based on an assessment of the… Continue reading Tax advisor: The CJEU considers that the sanction and revocation of authorization for tax warehouse do not violate proportionality principle in case of serious excise duty infringements

Tax Advisor: The Supreme Court establishes that the Tax Administration Agency has the burden of proving the abuse of the IRNR exemption

The Contentious-Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court has established that the Tax Administration has the burden of proving the abuse that prevents the application of the exemption in the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR). The Supreme Court has analyzed the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, and adjusts its doctrine to… Continue reading Tax Advisor: The Supreme Court establishes that the Tax Administration Agency has the burden of proving the abuse of the IRNR exemption

Tax advisor: Restricting the refund of undue payments and the interest thereon, when made under national legislation contrary to EU law, violates the principles of effectiveness and loyal cooperation.

In its judgment of 8 June 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held that national legislation which temporarily limits the period for accrual of interest on the undue payment due to the taxpayer, because the tax which gave rise to that payment is considered to be contrary to EU law, infringes… Continue reading Tax advisor: Restricting the refund of undue payments and the interest thereon, when made under national legislation contrary to EU law, violates the principles of effectiveness and loyal cooperation.

Tax Advisor: Extension of the deductions in the Personal Income Tax of the Community of Madrid for 2023

Law 10/2023, of April 12th, which has been published in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid, has modified the Law of Madrid’s Assigned Taxes. The objective is to incentivize improvements in rental housing through the introduction of new deductions in the Personal Income Tax. New measures Among all the new measures we will… Continue reading Tax Advisor: Extension of the deductions in the Personal Income Tax of the Community of Madrid for 2023

Tax advisor: The bank certificate is sufficient to prove the loss due to the transfer of financial investments between related companies

The question that arises is the deductibility of losses due to the transfer of financial investments between related companies. The Administration has denied the deduction of the due to the bankruptcy of the related company, considering that the evidence provided by the plaintiff was insufficient. The Chamber considers that the subject matter of the appeal… Continue reading Tax advisor: The bank certificate is sufficient to prove the loss due to the transfer of financial investments between related companies

Tax advisor: Without business concealment, there is no simulation

According to the principles of the General Theory of Law, when a contract is entered into for a different purpose than the one normally attributed to it, a defect in the cause may arise. This situation can be divided into two types of contracts: those with a false cause, in which the parties do not… Continue reading Tax advisor: Without business concealment, there is no simulation

Tax advisor: The Supreme Court partially upholds the challenge on the derivations of joint and several liability of article 42.2 of the General Tax Act.

The Supreme Court ruled in appeal 3742/2021 on this matter. The objective was to establish whether, in cases in which a declaration of liability under article 42.2.a) of the General Tax Act is partially annulled by a court judgment, decreasing its scope, the tax administration has the obligation to issue a new declaratory act of… Continue reading Tax advisor: The Supreme Court partially upholds the challenge on the derivations of joint and several liability of article 42.2 of the General Tax Act.