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Mexico’s SAT Confirms No Tax on Cash Deposits

Banks report monthly cash deposits above 15,000 pesos, a trigger for possible reviews rather than automatic charges.

Overview

  • The SAT states there is no current levy or withholding on cash deposits, and recent claims of a new charge are unfounded.
  • Banks must report to the SAT when individual or cumulative cash deposits exceed 15,000 MXN in a month.
  • A report from a bank does not create a tax debt; it gives the SAT grounds to review movements and request documentation or conduct audits.
  • Mexico’s former 3% cash‑deposit tax was in effect from 2008 to 2013 and is no longer applicable.
  • Experts advise keeping receipts, contracts or invoices and using clear transfer descriptions to document the source of funds.