With the beginning of 2024, the program that returned up to $18,800 to Argentines for purchases of the basic basket expired and was not extended. I know all the details.
The end of the “Buy Without VAT” program has arrived, which refunded consumers the 21% corresponding to the Value Added Tax (VAT) about purchases of the basic basket.
The assistance, launched on September 18 by the former Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, ended this Monday January 1, 2024 after not be extended. From now on, purchases of products from the basic basket once again pay the full tax.
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Who benefited from the VAT refund?
The recent Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) signed by Milei omits any reference to the Buy without VAT program, and government sources rule out its continuity. Since this Monday, thus, millions of Argentines have lost the benefit of receiving lVAT refund when making your purchases.
In addition to the informal workers who received the Reinforcement or IFE from Anses, these groups also access the VAT refund:
- Retirees, pensioners or holders of Non-Contributory Pensions (PNC) that do not exceed 6 minimum assets.
- Universal child allowance holders (AUH)up to 6 minimum assets.
- Universal pregnancy allowance holders (AUE).
- Workers in dependency relationship, with a monthly income of up to 6 Minimum Vital and Mobile Wages (SMVM). In the case of multiple employment, the sum of the gross remuneration will be considered.
- Workers in private homes.
- Monotributists.
In total, the Shop without VAT program helped more than 18 million people.
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What products had the VAT refund
The maximum return limit was established at $18,800 and the corresponding refund was credited automatically in the bank account associated with the card used for the purchase, within a period of up to 48 hours after the transaction.
The Basic Food Basket of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) for an adult includes:
- Bread.
- Water biscuits.
- Sweet cookies.
- Rice.
- Wheat flour.
- Other flours (corn).
- Noodles.
- Dad.
- Sweet potato.
- Sugar.
- Sweets: includes sweet potato, jam, dulce de leche.
- Dried legumes: lentils and peas.
- Vegetables: chard, onion, lettuce, plum tomato, carrot, pumpkin, canned tomato.
- Fruits: apple, tangerine, orange, banana and pear.
- Meats: roast, common meat, backbone, shoulder, minced meat, buttock, chicken, fish meat.
- Cold cuts.
- Eggs.
- Milk.
- Cheese: cream cheese, cuartirolo cheese, grating cheese.
- Yoghurt.
- Butter.
- Oil.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Fine salt.
- Condiments.
- Vinegar.
- Coffee.
- Herb.
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How do I make a claim for a VAT refund?
People who did not receive the VAT refund 48 hours after the purchase can begin the claim process with the AFIP in a manner virtual on the official website. The collecting agency will ask you personal informationand taxpayers will have room to expand on the claim details. In addition to the form User Assistance Programthe AFIP has a telephone line (0800 999 2347), which can be called 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The AFIP reported that claims that:
- To present themselves without the necessary information.
- The identification data were false or its authenticity could not be verified.
- The reason for the claim or suggestion made is not clear and contact cannot be established with the claimant to clarify the situation.
- They attempt to process actions, resources or rights as if they were a claim or suggestion.
- They are referred to requests for resolution of procedures already initiated, subject to specific deadlines, before the expiration of the respective deadline.
- Reiterate complaints or suggestions that have already been addressed.
- They are not linked to the competence of the AFIP.
Source: Ambito
