Hotel charging 21% VAT in Argentina?
I had the idea that foreign visitors are exempt from this tax when they pay with a foreign credit card, still my hotel manager insists I need to pay this tax. Since there is a language barrier between us, I'm looking for a reference in Spanish I can point him to (if I'm indeed correct).
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I'd like to add that, when you pay, keep the receipts. And if none is provided, ask for them.
You can request your VAT charges back at the airport, after security and check-in.
That was my last experience. But it was years ago. It may have changed by now.
All the best! Lucas
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The VAT rate is 21%, although certain specific items are subject to a 27% or 10.5% rate. VAT is payable by filing monthly tax returns. The increased rate of 27% applies to 'utilities services' (e.g. telecommunications, household gas, running water, sewerage, and energy) not rendered to dwelling-purposes real estate.What is IVA tax in Argentina?
VAT rates in Argentina The standard rate of VAT / IVA is 21%. There is also a special high rate of 27% applied to telecoms, domestic gas supplies, water and industrial energy users.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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