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Paquetazos(Big State Condonations): Because of  "respect"  to the Executive elected government de facto withdrawn tax package

Tuesday, 08 Diciembre, 2009 12:13 PM

Monday, 07 of Diciembre 2009 23:23

Facto The Finance Minister Gabriela Nunez announced yesterday that the de facto government fell in his attempt to impose a new tax package, arguing that in a few months a new administration that will take is to decide what adjustments should be made. Nunez said in a press conference last time that the decision has to do with "respect" the transitional government that is taking shape and it is important to socialize more the content of the project is large in terms of reforms to a number laws.  He said that does not mean that the draft law, which will be removed from the secretariat of the National Congress, is no longer valid, and they began to be drafted for three months by qualified technicians.  Nunez's announcement came hours after President "elected" through fraud and compromise, Porfirio Lobo Sosa, said publicly that no taxes apply to the weakest and was unaware of the tax package.  He said the Hondurans did not choose to make them suffer, although in this respect Nunez explained that the bill included those most affected have.  THE PROPOSAL  The "paquetazo" proposed the elimination of tax exemptions for Members to import vehicles, a measure would also cover the judges of the Supreme Court and members of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN).  Also prohibit the importation of remanufactured vehicles and those who come into parts to be assembled within the country.  The other route by which they wanted back taxes was regulating tax exemptions that have fast food franchises and the like.  The proposal included, too, just give the benefit of a tax exemption scheme for companies that collect it. When that regime does not benefit them, can not migrate to another as at present.  Asked why the government did not let the next administration decide whether to implement new taxes, the minister had replied in the morning that it was time for an administration not to hide in the near term to make decisions.  OTHER ADJUSTMENTS  Increase of 1. 5 to 2. 5 percent on Tradition Tax Assets for the purchase of properties that have a value greater than 300, 000 Lempiras. Assets costing less than 300, 000 will be released.  Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) may enjoy the exemption from sales tax to an amount of 5 $ 000 (about 95, 000 Lempiras).  Revalue the assets of the companies that will pay for this concept five per cent.  Tax Cigarette production consisting of 300 Lempiras per thousand occurred. The cigarette exports are not taxed. This tax would generate 100 million Lempiras per year. Increase the tax on alcoholic beverages based on alcohol content, indexed to annual inflation.  Remove free shops operating in the border, hotels and shopping malls, because they abuse the exemption from sales tax. Free shops are allowed only at airports and seaports.  Reforming the Mining Act so that all metallurgical operations are subject to taxation in the country.  BENEFITS  Cancel outstanding debts to the State not exceeding 1, 000 Lempiras. Those who can be more payment plans.  Forgive the monthly fines of $ 500 lempiras those who do not register their vehicles in the respective month.