A request from the Tax Agency is a type of notice issued by the Tax Agency when it needs to verify certain information and/or confirm that the information provided in a filed tax return is supported by documentation. These types of issues generally stem from administrative errors or oversights, resulting in certain data not adding up.
Responding to a Tax Agency request is mandatory; otherwise, you may face penalties and be required to pay fines ranging from 150 euros and up.
How to respond to a “requerimiento” from the AEAT?
The first step in responding to a request from the AEAT is to start the clock. Why? Because the recipient of the notification (request) has ten business days to submit the documentation or specific information/clarification that the Tax Agency is requesting.
This documentation may include, for example:
• Invoices.
• Receipts.
• Written documents.
• Bank statements.
• Bank transaction records.
• Credit card statements.
• Notarized deeds.
• Airline tickets and boarding passes.
• Documentation from other public agencies (e.g., Social Security, Civil Registry, municipal residency certificates).
• Rental agreements
• Commercial contracts
• Tax certificates issued by another country, with a certified translation and an apostille.
• Accounting records
When the requested documentation is issued by another country, you must ensure that the certificate is accompanied by an apostille and translated by a certified translator.
In some cases, it is possible to request an extension of the deadline by a few days. Remember that this is a minor notification intended to verify the data held by the Administration against that provided by the declarant, as there are figures, data, or information that do not match. It is important to cooperate and do everything possible to locate the requested documentation.
How to Submit Documentation
Once you have the documentation required by the Tax Agency, you should:
1. Access the option on the Electronic Portal specified in the Tax Agency’s request.
2. Look for the “Featured Procedures” section within the Electronic Portal.
3. Go directly to the section “Respond to requests or submit documentation related to a document received from the AEAT.”
4. Have your electronic certificate ready to continue the process online. Several options are available to the user. Therefore, in addition to using the CSV file from the notification, you can proceed by entering your DNIe or using a Digital Certificate.
What happens after submitting the response to the request received?
The process is now complete, and all that remains is to wait for the Tax Agency to receive the submitted response and documentation. The individual’s or company’s file will be updated at the Tax Agency with the new information provided, and if everything is in order, there will be no further consequences. However, if irregularities are found, additional requests may follow or other actions may be taken.
It is extremely important to enable electronic notifications, both via SMS and email, to stay informed of any response or notification the Tax Administration sends you.
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