According to a study, an Argentine could pay between 23 and 48 taxes per year

The Argentine Institute of Fiscal Analysis (IARAF) indicates that, based on a study carried out on tax obligations, an average citizen in Argentina can face between 23 and 48 taxes per year, depending on their tax profile. The report of this entity focuses on identifying the taxable event that generates the existence of a tax at the government level and uses three profiles according to income and consumption. All of them are based on a salary income per dependency relationship, used for consumption, and it is highlighted that when calculating taxes linked to consumption, those that, although initially paid by the seller, end up being passed on to the consumer through the final price, such as the Value Added Tax (VAT), are considered. Profile 1These are the people who, for their work, consume food, make card expenses, purchase public services, pay for cell phones, hire internet and entertainment on streaming platforms (Spotify, Netflix, HBO Max, etc.). Taxpayers in this profile pay a total of 23 taxes: 11 national, 5 provincial and 7 municipal. VAT is the one with the highest incidence (100% of consumption), followed by TISH and Gross Income (both with 90%) and the cheque tax (20%). Other taxes affect between 10% and 20% of your expenses and consumption. Profile 2Citizens are included with the same characteristics as the first, but with additional expenses such as property, car, attendance at events, purchases of appliances, and dollars for hoarding. They pay 27 taxes: 16 national, 7 provincial and 14 municipal. The main ones on consumption are VAT (100%), TISH and Gross Income (both 93.75%) and cheque tax (87.5%). To these are added the PAIS tax (12.5% of monthly expenses), control fee and trust fund (both 12.5%). The rest of the tax liabilities represent 6.25% of its activities. Profile 3In this sector, all the consumption of the previous cases is included and work domestic flights, trips abroad and the annual change of car “0km” are added. It is presumed that the sum of house and car exceeds the non-taxable minimum for Personal Property.In this case, taxpayers pay 48 taxes: 27 national, 7 provincial and 14 municipal. Of particular note are VAT (100%), TISH and Gross Receipts (both 95%) and cheque tax (90%). Then, the PAIS tax (14%) and other less frequent taxes such as the airport tax (10% of consumption), Personal Property (5%) and Profits (5%). In general, the main taxes that contribute to consumption revenue are VAT, Gross Income and TISH, with incidences of 90%, 93.75% and 95% depending on the profile.

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