Last year, Ticos transferred ¢8.5 trillion on that platform, which involved more than 500 million movements.
Esteban Arrieta
[email protected] | Sunday November 17, 2024 11:00 am
The use of the mechanism Sinpe to pay for goods and services is celebrated by Nogui Acosta, head of the Treasury, who clarifies that the government is in no way interested in imposing a tax on the platform.
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The Treasury chief clarifies that his desire is to detect what the transactions commercials that are canceled through Sinpe and, in this way, make the corresponding withholding of VAT, just as happens today when paying by means of a debit or credit card.
In essence, it seeks to collect taxes that already exist.
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“Many businesses have begun to use Sinpe as a means of payand that is correct. I wouldn’t have any problem if each of those payments were supported by an electronic invoice. The problem is that it is not happening in many cases. Today, when you pay with a debit or credit card, there is a withholding, and that improves the cash flow of the Ministry of Finance. What we want is to know which transactions are taking place at a commercial level that are not having support,” Acosta said.
The government is carrying out an analysis with the Central Bank on this issue.
Last year, Ticos moved ¢8.5 trillion on that platform, which involved more than 500 million movements.
Q1: What role do you believe Sinpe plays in the modernization of Costa Rica’s financial system and its impact on the economy?
As a professional website editor for world-today-news.com, I would like to conduct an interview with you regarding the recent developments in the use of Sinpe platform for online money transfers in Costa Rica.
Q1: Can you tell us about the growing popularity of Sinpe as a payment mechanism in Costa Rica?
Q2: How does Sinpe differ from other online payment platforms, and what makes it an attractive option for users?
Q3: Are there any concerns regarding the potential for tax evasion through the use of Sinpe?
Section 2: Government’s perspective on Sinpe and taxation
Q4: What are the government’s plans for regulating Sinpe taxation in the future?
Q5: How does the Treasury plan to ensure that VAT is collected on Sinpe transactions without imposing additional taxes on users?
Q6: What challenges does the government face in monitoring commercial transactions through Sinpe?
Q7: How does the government plan to encourage businesses to comply with tax regulations when using Sinpe for payments?
Section 3: Impact on businesses and consumers
Q8: How has Sinpe impacted the way businesses in Costa Rica manage their finances and conduct transactions?
Q9: How does the ease of use of Sinpe compare to other payment methods?
Q10: What challenges do consumers face in ensuring they are accurately reporting their Sinpe transactions for tax purposes?
Q11: Do you foresee any potential issues arising from the increasing reliance on Sinpe as a primary payment method in Costa Rica?
Thank you for your time. These are just a few thought-provoking questions to get the conversation started. We look forward to hearing your insightful responses.
