These days, the National Congress debated Bill 07-PE-09 (driven by the Government) to increase the VAT rate of 10.5% to 21% for ICT products (notebooks, monitors , cameras and cell phone and other sectors such as air conditioners, etc) also amends Internal Revenue Act, taxing such products using a rate of 20.48%.
What this means for the ordinary consumer?
An average increase of prices of these products about 30% to 40% with a direct impact on us all and especially for lower income sectors.
This tax hike would necessarily lead to higher prices of these products. To give us an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat we mean: a PC that costs $ 2599 today would cost you $ 2899, a notebook that costs $ 2999 today would cost $ 4000.
is clear that with these prices, many Argentines could not access the technology.
- We can not allow the digital divide will further widen.
- We can not allow access to a computer is a luxury reserved for those who have more.
- all Argentines have a right of access to technological tools that are key to education, communication and teamwork.
What can we do
Lift our voices to stop the tax hike bill!
How to Give
- Vote NO to the tax hike
- I spread this information among your acquaintances.
- If you have a site, place a banner to help spread our message.
- If you are a journalist, comunicate with us.
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