translated from Spanish: The payments you must make in 2020

Payments for services such as water, property, taxes, payment of some credit or loans, renewal of auto insurance, annuity or outstanding balance of credit cards, and tuition are some of the expenses that concern Mexicans, once the decembrin era ends.
After the Christmas, New Year, and January costs, it is important to make a list of the basic expenses that need not be done that cannot be postponed.
“At the start of the year it is a good habit to mark in a calendar the main payments that we will make over the next month, in this way we will have an overview of where to focus spending and savings”, according to Luis Madrigal, director of Coru.com, financial services platform.
Here are some important dates and payments for you to look at in your 2020 budget, and if applicable, take advantage of the discounts.
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January and February: predial
As every year, this tax must be paid by anyone who owns a property. Regardless of the use given to you, it must be covered in the first two months of the year. The Government of Mexico City pays an 8% discount on the annual advance payment during January, and 5% in February. In addition there will be ease to pay with credit cards to months without interest.
In addition, for retirees, pensioners and older adults, there will be a 30% discount.
If you are from the city of Aguascalientes you can get a 10% discount if you pay between January and March and 50% for pensioners, elderly or disabled.
In the State of Mexico some municipalities announced a reduction of 8% in January, 6% in February and 2% in March. Pensioners, retirees and older adults will be able to get 34%.
In San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, if you pay in January the discount is 10% and in February and March, 5%. In addition, you can participate in a draw of cars, scooters, bicycles and flat screens.
The recommendation is to review your entity’s portal to see if there are any additional benefits.
The tenure can be paid in any bank branch, in self-service or authorized department stores (such as WalMart, Bodega Aurrera, Superama, Sams Club, Iaia, La Comer, Fresko, Sumesa, Chedrahui, El Palacio de Hierro, Melody, Milano, Waldo’s and Soriana), in pharmacies (Savings Pharmacies, Pharmacies
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January to March: tenure
This tax is for people who own motor vehicles. This tax varies between states, as in some the holding does not apply.
The holding that is applied in Mexico City will be equal to that of the State of Mexico.
This will apply to private cars of up to 15 passengers and motorcycles whose model is after 2001, “going from a highly differentiated fare scheme to a single rate of 3% on the value of the vehicle”.
In the CDMX will remain the grant of 100% on this tax for natural and moral non-profit persons and whose vehicle does not have a value exceeding 250 thousand pesos.
On the Finance Secretariat page you can know the amount to be paid by simply entering the number of plates.
Tenure can be paid at banks, department stores and convenience stores such as 7 Eleven, Point Recharge, Extra and Circle K. Also in the kiosks of the Treasury located in:
North Zone: Plaza de las Estrellas, Plaza Azcapotzalco, Plaza Lindavista.
South Zone: Acoxpa Walk, Plaza Inn, UNAM Shop, Spring Plaza, Oasis Coyoacán, Superama Gardens, Plaza Cascada.
Westarea Area: Countess, Delta Park, Plaza La Rosa, Zentrika Santa Fe, Metropolis Patriotismo, Plaza SEDENA.
Eastern Zone: Tláhuac, Plaza Oriente, Central Supplies, Walmart Airport and Zentralia Churubusco.
April: annual tax return for individuals
Although the personal tax return that is carried is until April you can take action to prepare it. Pre-filled annual statements are on the Tax Administration Service (SAT) page. Check your electronic invoices so they don’t have any errors regarding your data.
It is important to have everything in order if you want to go out in zeros or with balance in favor, otherwise surcharges or fines may be generated that involve an additional expense for the year. In the SAT offices, advice is provided to make the statement in a personal way.
July to December: verification
The vehicle verification program is a vehicle emission control mechanism in the CDMX. It aims to help with the Today No Circulatprogram to control the air quality in the city.
The 2020 verification calendar is as follows:
January and February, then July and August: yellow sticker with last digit plate 5 or 6.
February and March, then August and September: pink sticker with last digit plate 7 or 8.
March and April, then September and October: red sticker with last digit plate 3 or 4.
April and May, then October and November: green sticker with last digit plate 1 or 2.
May and June, November and December: blue sticker with last digit of plate 9 or 0.
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The cost of verification is 551 pesos and if not carried out, the fine is one thousand 690 pesos.
It is important to take into account the new taxes of 2020, as four were created: the tax on alcoholic beverages, tenure, gambling and lodging.
Coru recommends that paying taxes or fines with benefits meet tax commitments or those who will cover your debts will regulate your late fines during the first quarter of the year.
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Original source in Spanish