Looking ahead to closing: Some recent criteria on deductible expenses

Expenses that are not supported by a receipt are not deductible for tax purposes.

Published on

13/03/2024
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Expenses that are not supported by a voucher are not deductible for tax purposes. That said, there are some expenses that do not generate receipts or for which receipts with the requirements demanded by the law and the regulations cannot be required, for example, expenses abroad. I share with you some recent criteria on the issue of expenses without vouchers, a matter that always generates, and at this time of the year, constant questions:

  • Internet payments to employees as an incentive or subsidy considering the new teleworking modality implemented by the company, is considered a deductible expense for income tax purposes. (1190018-2023)
  • The Law does not establish an aging period for the application of uncollectibles as deductible expenses, and when they are recovered, they will be taxable (1190008-2023).
  • Medical insurance granted to employees at management level is not of a salary nature (1190025-2023).
  • Payments to joint and several guarantors for the liability and risk assumed by them in connection with the creation of a loan for a company do not constitute a deductible expense in the income statement.
  • Profit Tax for this company, which is a debtor (1190100-2023)

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