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I expect you already saw this on the news services today, but just in case you missed it...
Argentina's AFIP Gets Tough On Permatourists
Tourists departing Argentina should be prepared
for longer queues and allow more time for
processing as AFIP, the taxation authority of
Argentina's national government, steps in to
close a loophole which until now has allowed
visitors to overstay and avoid paying tax.
From this morning, passport checks on departing
passengers will include a calculation of total time
spent in the country and a financial interview will
be conducted with overstayers.
"It's very simple, really," explained AFIP
spokeswoman Lola Prifo. "Argentine tax law does
not discriminate between legal and illegal residents
and anyone who is resident in Argentina for more
than 180 days a year is obliged to pay tax in
Argentina."
Argentina taxes residents on their world-wide
income.
Visitors who fail the 180 day test will be escorted
to interview booths where their tax liability will be
calculated, payment of which will ensure
unhindered passage out of the country.
"Passengers should not worry if they are not
carrying sufficient funds to pay their dues,"
continued Ms Prifo. "AFIP have the power to
sequester property and money within Argentina
and the authority to freeze assets abroad and
once we have obtained sufficient colateral to cover
every eventuality, the traveler will be free to go."
Buenos Aires' Ezeiza airport is opening the disused
Airport Tax offices as interview booths from 8am
today. Construction of booths at Argentina's other
land, sea and air borders is expected to be
complete within the next few days.
There's more information available here.... http://tinyurl.com/bbc-permatourists-to-pay-tax
Argentina's AFIP Gets Tough On Permatourists
Tourists departing Argentina should be prepared
for longer queues and allow more time for
processing as AFIP, the taxation authority of
Argentina's national government, steps in to
close a loophole which until now has allowed
visitors to overstay and avoid paying tax.
From this morning, passport checks on departing
passengers will include a calculation of total time
spent in the country and a financial interview will
be conducted with overstayers.
"It's very simple, really," explained AFIP
spokeswoman Lola Prifo. "Argentine tax law does
not discriminate between legal and illegal residents
and anyone who is resident in Argentina for more
than 180 days a year is obliged to pay tax in
Argentina."
Argentina taxes residents on their world-wide
income.
Visitors who fail the 180 day test will be escorted
to interview booths where their tax liability will be
calculated, payment of which will ensure
unhindered passage out of the country.
"Passengers should not worry if they are not
carrying sufficient funds to pay their dues,"
continued Ms Prifo. "AFIP have the power to
sequester property and money within Argentina
and the authority to freeze assets abroad and
once we have obtained sufficient colateral to cover
every eventuality, the traveler will be free to go."
Buenos Aires' Ezeiza airport is opening the disused
Airport Tax offices as interview booths from 8am
today. Construction of booths at Argentina's other
land, sea and air borders is expected to be
complete within the next few days.
There's more information available here.... http://tinyurl.com/bbc-permatourists-to-pay-tax
