What is cryptocurrency about and how much do you have to pay

AFIP The exchange was closely following the bitcoin holders in the wallet did not include it on their personal property tax return,

Now, the government is “throwing them a rope” as it speculates whether cryptocurrencies should be incorporated at home or abroad. new money laundering regime,

The Ministry of Economy sent a project to Congress to create a special regime “Voluntary declaration of non-external Argentine savings“, who predicts Money laundering, movable and immovable propertyand other goods including credit at home and abroad.

The tax agency found out days ago”184 taxpayers having balance in virtual wallet for taxable amounts not included in the respective personal property tax affidavits $1,523 million“, it indicates in a press release.

Crypto laundering: what the project establishes

clarifying that “other stuff“What can be announced at home or abroad, the project speaks specifically”Crypto assets, cryptocurrencies, digital currencies and similar instruments,

The initiative indicates that they should be included in an affidavit identifying them according to the manner established by the AFIP.

in conversation with iProUPTax official Marcos Zocaro noted that the text establishes that “in the case of a declaration of ‘cryptoactives, cryptocurrencies, digital currencies or similar instruments’, a sworn declaration to notify their possession in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations”.

“Needed public key of each wallet And, as a result, AFIP will have all the information about the activities of taxpayers?”, says Zocaro.

Crypto Laundering: What Will Be Included In The Voluntary Declaration Regime?

According to the government’s project, they may be subject to money laundering, human persons, undivided estates and companies, so they can come back peso or foreign currency, movable and immovable property at home or abroad, and other goods including credit.

The difference between this laundering and the successful expropriation of money and assets by Mauricio Macri’s government is that tribute to pay as “penalty” and against all taxes due Half is: 5% at home and 7.5% abroadcompared to 10% of what was paid at the time.

human beings may also be involved Property deposited or registered in the name of third partySpouses, cohabitants, and relatives ascending or descending, up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity.

Bleaching: What Will the Cost Be?

next is excise tax cost that the Government would charge a fee for the laundering, and instead pay what was not:

1. Goods in the country: The rate for voluntary declaration is as follows:

• 5% if taxpayer complies during the first 120 calendar days after the law comes into effect
• 10% in the next 3 months
• 20% thereafter, for 360 days in which laundering is open

2. Assets abroad: Tax is calculated as follows:

• 7.5% for the first 120 days
• 12.5% ​​after three months
• 22.5% up to 360 days

Government provides possibility of repatriation 10% on funds abroad, with an option to reduce the rate And pay only for money laundering in the country. for this they need Keep funds in Argentina between one and five yearsAs established by AFIP.

Laundering: how is the simplified regime for small amounts

also creates laundering projects Simplified regime of Argentina savings For individuals who have not declared income and voluntarily decide to declare $50,000, in this matter, rate will be 1.5%,

This modality will cover possession of national and/or foreign currency and amount Cannot exceed 35% of annual income average of last three financial periods,

To access this regime, a voluntary declaration of possession of national or foreign currency would be required. preparation of purely informational affidavit which accounts for the external amount.

Only those taxpayers who are reached by the Solidarity contribution are left because, for the sake of the economy, they must be Exclude “high contribution potential”,

Bleaching: What are the benefits of the new system

As reported by the Ministry of Economy, the laundering would consist of benefits:

• Capital appreciation not justified by the declared assets will not be considered.
• Exempt from all civil action, and from criminal tax, criminal exchange and criminal customs laws, as well as any administrative approvals that may be relevant. Not exempt from money laundering rules
• Subjects are exempt from the following taxes that they omitted to declare: Special contribution of profit, internal, VAT, personal property and co-operative societies

Finally, Assured Economy, a cooperation agreement so that the AFIP receives information and can locate and trace undeclared assets both at home and abroad.

The government hopes to “inspire people to show their dollars” by producingrisk perception“by ensuring that the taxpayers Money laundering is part of the Financial Information Exchange Agreement with the United States (FATCA).

Crypto Laundering: Which Exchanges Report to the AFIP

Tax official Juan Manuel Scarso has warned iProUP that “the Digital Exchange House is required to report the following to the AFIP”:

• Account: Virtual wallet managers must supply monthly Number of members, operations, balance, CVU number if applicable
• Account member: document type and number, last name and first nameName (if it is a human or legal person), country of residence
• monthly movements, type of operation and circulation (entry/exit, cash/transfer), source or destination accountMonthly amount in base currency and peso

Laundering: what are AFIP controls on cryptocurrencies

According to the tax agency, “the control actions focused on sworn declarations of income tax, personal propertyto verify that they are Correct externalization of cryptocurrencies and other assets“, with data provided by exchanges and wallets in their capacity as information agents of the AFIP”.

“As a result of the analysis carried out by the special areas of the organization, various controls and data crossings were carried out with the information available in the AFIP database, resulting in Irregularities in the financial status of 184 taxpayers for an aggregate taxable amount of $1,523 millionshows dependency.

Further, it states that “the agency has verified that the property or goods they were not included in the announcements for the fiscal period 2021 or they did less than actual value,

“Anomalies were found with the customization of controls on Increase in transactions with virtual wallets and crypto assets In previous years”, they conclude from AFIP.