National government and economic committees of Congress meet to debate tax reform
The Vice President and cabinet ministers met in Barranquilla with the economic committees of Congress to analyze the tax reform bill. The meeting seeks to socialize the article and listen to modification proposals presented by political parties.
The discussion on the fiscal adjustment and the tax reform takes place after its filing in Congress a week ago. Various political groups, including the opposition, have presented alternative proposals to modify key points of the article presented by the Executive.
Among the observations raised by the parties are modifications to the imposition of VAT on certain products and services, as well as debates on the structure of tax collection. For its part, the Executive has indicated that the adjustment is necessary to maintain the macroeconomic stability of the State.
Working tables between ministers and legislators will continue to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed modifications before their vote in the corresponding committees.
- The ministerial cabinet and Congress held a meeting in Barranquilla.
- The objective of the meeting is to discuss the text of the recently filed tax reform.
- Political parties presented proposals to modify the articles.
- The government argues that the fiscal adjustment is necessary to prevent macroeconomic risks.
Corroborates: National government and economic committees of Congress meet to debate tax reform