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Argentina Prepares Tax Overhaul After Midterms, Aiming To Scrap About 20 Levies

Analysts say cooperation from provincial governors will determine whether the simplification delivers real relief.

Overview

  • Following its October 26 midterm gains, the government is refining a tax package as its stronger congressional bloc seeks to advance second‑phase reforms.
  • Economy Minister Luis Caputo says the plan will lower personal Income Tax and promote capital‑market development.
  • President Javier Milei has said the proposal targets the elimination of roughly 20 taxes considered to hinder economic activity.
  • Tax specialist César Litvin highlights the need to cut distortionary subnational charges such as Ingresos Brutos and municipal rates, and he advocates scrapping export and bank debits/credits levies and easing VAT credit recovery.
  • A new IARAF report counts 155 taxes in Argentina, finds just 12 generate 94% of revenue, and estimates consumers face 21 to 46 different levies per year depending on their spending profile.