Starting this Wednesday, April 3, and until Monday, July 1, all taxpayers who meet the required requirements, especially taking into account the income limit, must submit the 2023 Income Tax return.
As is tradition, every April marks the beginning of the Income Tax return campaign. Despite being a procedure that is repeated annually, it usually presents complications for many people. This process can become especially tedious if multiple additional factors must be considered, such as the purchase or sale of properties, leases, receipt of subsidies, receipt of subsidies, among other relevant aspects.
However, regardless of the complexity of each case, there is certain information that the Tax Agency will always require. A key example is the cadastral reference of our habitual residence, an essential piece of information for the body in charge of tax collection.
What is the cadastral reference?
The cadastral reference acts as the unique identifier for all real estate properties in Spain, functioning similarly to a National Identity Document (DNI) for these assets. It is essential that each property, whether homes such as flats and chalets, apartments, or even commercial premises, has this alphanumeric code assigned by the Cadastre.
This identifier not only serves to officially recognize a property, but also facilitates access to detailed information about it. This includes, for example, the year of construction of the property and the exact measurement of its area.
This is how you can identify your cadastral reference in the 2023 Income Tax Return
There are various ways to obtain the cadastral reference of a property, which include everything from reviewing certain documents to using the interactive map of the Cadastre.
Regarding the documents, the alphanumeric code of the cadastral reference can be found in several of them, such as the receipts for the Real Estate Tax (IBI), the personal income tax return from a previous year, or the deeds of sale of the property. Sometimes it also appears in lease contracts.
On the other hand, the cadastral reference can also be found by using the locator available on the Cadastre website. When accessing it, you only need to enter the specific address of the property in the corresponding field or use the interactive map.
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Searching through specific data can be complicated at times, so it is recommended to opt for the interactive map. By zooming in and selecting the plot of interest on the map, the consultation is facilitated and the desired reference is obtained more directly.
