Mexico’s legislative response to COVID-19 – Blueback Global

The Mexican government has implemented legislative changes, grants, incentives, and extensions to ease the strain on the business.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has pledged a 25,000 pesos ($1,000) credit for business owners, but that has yet to come to fruition.

Debt Rescheduling

The government has temporarily adjusted the accounting rules for banks and other financial institutions to facilitate formal deferment of debt-service payments.

Tax Return Extensions

The federal district of Mexico City (CDMX), Baja California, Colima, Durango, Jalisco, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, Sonora, Quintana Roos, and Zacatecase has extended certain tax return deadlines until April 30, 2020.

Proposed VAT & Excise Tax Deferment

The Senate has proposed the deferment of March, April, and May 2020 value-added tax and excise tax payments. Payment would be divided into three equal, interest-free installments for July, August, and September 2020. Payments would be adjusted for inflation.

Proposed 100% Fixed Asset Depreciation

Some new investments in fixed assets acquired between March and May 2020 could qualify for a 100% depreciation deduction with senate approval.

Proposed Withholding Tax Deferment

Withholding tax on wages and salaries for March, April, and May 2020 may be deferred until later dates, should the senate approve the proposal. Payment would be divided into three equal interest-free installments for July, August, and September 2020. Payments would be adjusted for inflation.

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