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Financing law: income tax, vat, and other items to be considered

The director of the DIAN explained a series of points included in the financing bill presented on October 31. He talks about the gradual reduction of VAT and the VAT refund, as well as the novelties of the income tax for companies and individuals. The National Government presented on October 31, 2018, before the Congress … Read more

Presentation of vat and withholding tax without signature of the public accountant

VAT and withholding tax returns that require the signature of the public accountant, and have been filed without this requirement, may be classified by the Dian as not filed, if this entity detects such irregularity before the respective period of finality. Next, we will answer the following question: What are the tax implications of filing … Read more

Three days without VAT and other tax reform measure announcements

The president, Iván Duque, announced a series of measures included in the tax reform which was filed by the executive. Among them are: three days without VAT per year, VAT refund to the most vulnerable, reduction of health contributions for pensioners and work incentives for young people. Before the media, Duque said: “One of the … Read more

Tax reform 2019: VAT refund proposal.

The 2019 tax reform proposal contemplates the creation of a sales tax -VAT- compensation mechanism in favor of the most vulnerable population. Upon reviewing the regulations, it is evident that such proposal has some structural gaps for its implementation. After the study and discussion of the report presented by the Government on the 2019 tax … Read more

VAT exemption for 3 days: what are the difficulties?

The measure requires compliance with 3 special requirements, which will cause sellers and buyers to face at least 6 major difficulties. In addition, this exemption will require the mandatory use of electronic invoicing and payment through financial channels. Articles 22 to 26 and 160 of Law 2010 of December 27, 2019 established that during the … Read more

2020 withholding, INC and VAT returns requiring accountant’s signature

Those obliged to keep accounting records, when they comply with the net worth or gross income ceilings established by law, must file their VAT, withholding tax and INC returns signed by a public accountant. Articles 512-6, 602 and 606 of the Tax Statute -ET- establish the cases in which the INC, VAT and withholding tax … Read more