Tax revenues grew 14.4% over 2009, but did not reach the budget forecast (-1.7%). ITBMS raising fired after the amendments of the tax reform.
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The state's income rose in 2010 to $ 5 billion 134 million, 14.3% or $ 641.9 million more than in 2009, said yesterday at a press conference the CEO of Revenue, Luis Cucalón, who said that 2010 had been a tough year with several reforms. The collection also was slightly higher (1.4%) than estimated in the budget.
Tax revenues grew 14.4% over 2009, but did not reach the budget forecast (-1.7%), mainly by reducing the tax rates on income tax reform approved. The sacrifice in these taxes will have risen to $ 100 million.
Increases in tax rates transfer of goods and services (ITBMS) from 5% to 7% and excise tax also had its impact on public finances, with improvements of 38% and 85.8%, respectively, the previous year.
Although accurate estimates declined to about 2011, the official predicted that it will be a better year.
