1. 🇪🇸 What Is IRPF in Spain?
IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is Spain’s personal income tax. If you live in Barcelona and meet tax residency requirements, you’re likely required to file IRPF annually.
You are a tax resident if:
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You live in Spain more than 183 days in a calendar year, or
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Your primary economic interests are in Spain
Even some non-residents may be required to file if they earn income from Spanish sources.
2. 📆 When Is IRPF Filed in Barcelona?
The IRPF filing period typically runs from April to June each year — covering income earned during the previous calendar year.
Key Dates:
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Filing period begins | Early April |
| Filing deadline | End of June |
| Direct debit deadline | ~Mid June |
3. 💸 What Income Is Taxable Under IRPF?
As a tax resident, you must declare your worldwide income, including:
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Salaries and freelance income
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Rental income (in Spain or abroad)
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Dividends and capital gains
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Pensions
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Royalties
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Crypto income
Spain applies progressive tax rates, ranging approximately from 19% to 47%, depending on your income bracket and region (Catalonia has slightly higher rates).
4. 📉 What Deductions or Allowances Exist?
You may qualify for deductions that lower your taxable base, such as:
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Contributions to Spanish pension plans
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Donations to charities
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Family deductions (children, dependents)
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Deductible housing expenses
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Foreign tax already paid (via tax treaties)
Many of these require documentation and professional assessment.
5. 🧾 How to File IRPF in Barcelona – Step by Step
Option 1: Do It Yourself
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Access the Spanish Tax Agency’s online portal
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Identify yourself with a digital certificate or Cl@ve
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Confirm or update your income data
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Submit the declaration before the deadline
Option 2: Hire a Tax Professional
This is highly recommended if:
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You’re self-employed
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You receive income from abroad
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You own property or assets in Spain
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You’ve recently moved or changed tax residency
Professional assistance helps avoid errors and penalties.
6. ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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❌ Ignoring foreign income
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❌ Missing the filing deadline
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❌ Not declaring Spanish rental income
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❌ Incorrect deductions
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❌ Failing to report crypto or global assets
7. 🧑⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
We offer full-service IRPF assistance for foreigners in Barcelona:
✔ Tax residency review
✔ Personalized deduction strategy
✔ Rental and freelance income reporting
✔ Beckham Law filing (if eligible)
✔ Multilingual support: English, Spanish, French, Arabic
✔ 100% remote or in-person service
Contact us today to file your income tax stress-free and stay fully compliant in Spain.