If I earn the minimum wage, can I withhold the ISR?
As of this January 1, 2023, the new minimum wage increase in Mexicowith which the workers now they win 207.44 pesos dailywhich represents an increase of 20%, that is, thousand 52 additional pesos a month.
According to figures presented by the National Minimum Wage Commission (Conasami), 6.4 million formal workers are benefited from this measure, however, now the question arisesDo they have to pay ISR?
It should be noted that the payment of Income tax (ISR) is mandatory for most workers for that reason in The Truth News we explain if you must pay ISR when you earn the minimum wage in Mexico.
How much tax is withheld if I earn the minimum monthly wage?
The SystemTax Administration ema (SAT) indicates that if you earn minimum wage on a monthly basis, the employer does not withhold taxes.
The above is explained in the Article 93, of the Law on Income Taxwhere it is specified that, if you receive the general minimum wage of the geographical area, income tax will not be paid.
This means that the employer cannot withhold income tax of your salary and is required by law to deliver it in full. If not, You can go to the Taxpayer Defense Attorney (Prodecon) to advise you and raise the corresponding complaint.
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How do you file a complaint with Prodecon?
If, despite what has been said above, in your work they want to withhold the ISR even though you win minimum wageyou can go to Prodecon through the following means:
- Chat: Attention and Advice.
- Toll free: 55 12 05 90 00 | 800 611 0190
- Visit: Insurgentes sur 954, Col. Insurgentes San Borja, Benito Juárez City Hall, CP 03100, Mexico, CDMX from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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