CCEA Calls for Dialogue Amidst Proposal to Increase Payroll Tax

The Aguascalientes Business Coordinating Council (CCEA) has voiced its rejection and concern regarding the proposal to increase the Payroll Tax (ISN) from 2.5% to 3%, a measure included in the State Government’s Revenue Law. Through a formal statement, the organization argued that the productive sector currently lacks adequate conditions to absorb higher fiscal burdens.

According to , this change would represent a real 20% increase in this tax category. Therefore, the CCEA considers it necessary to analyze the potential effects on the local economic dynamics.

“The chambers, professional associations, and organizations that constitute the Aguascalientes Business Coordinating Council express our concern about the possibility of increasing the Payroll Tax in our State, as current conditions are not adequate to face higher fiscal burdens on the productive sector,” stated the organization.

CCEA Warns of Risks for Micro and Small Enterprises

Among its arguments, the Council highlighted that businesses are navigating a complex economic environment, characterized—according to its assessment—by low growth, increased operating costs, and international uncertainty. The organization also asserted that this context has led to a decrease in employer registrations both nationally and within Aguascalientes.

In light of this scenario, the CCEA warned that an increase in the ISN would make formal employment more expensive and add financial pressure to businesses, particularly micro and small productive units.

“Under these circumstances, increasing the ISN would make formal employment more expensive and represent an additional pressure that would jeopardize the viability of these companies and the preservation of existing jobs, especially for formal micro and small businesses,” it indicated.

Points to Higher Labor Costs for 2027

The statement also addresses the labor changes anticipated for 2027. The CCEA noted that companies will have to contend with the projected increase in the minimum wage and the commencement of a gradual reduction in the weekly workday, which will decrease from 48 to 46 hours.

According to the organization, these modifications will necessitate operational, financial, and organizational adjustments to maintain productivity and preserve employment. The Council added that obligations related to integrated wages also increase company payments, making an ISN hike an additional burden.

“Adding an increase to the ISN represents further pressure at a time when companies are already facing significant challenges in sustaining their competitiveness and viability,” it stated.

Warns of Impact on Competitiveness and Investment Attraction

Another point raised by the CCEA concerns the potential effect of the fiscal increase on Aguascalientes’ competitive position relative to other federal entities. The organization argued that raising the tax from 2.5% to 3% would have a 20% impact and could diminish the state’s competitiveness, in addition to affecting its capacity to attract new investments and generate employment.

In its statement, the Council affirmed that maintaining the conditions that have favored the influx of national and foreign capital is fundamental for the entity’s business development.

Urges State Government and Congress to Reconsider Proposal

The CCEA acknowledged the need for sound public finances to address the state’s priorities. However, it issued a call to the Government of Aguascalientes and the local Congress to reconsider the implementation of the increase. The organization proposed that through dialogue between the public and private sectors, alternative solutions could be found to strengthen revenue collection without increasing the burden on established businesses.

“We have full confidence that, through open, constructive, and coordinated dialogue between the public and private sectors, we can find alternative schemes that boost revenue collection without overburdening established productive units, safeguarding investments, and protecting the formal jobs of Aguascalientes families,” it expressed.

The statement concludes with the message: “Strengthening businesses means strengthening employment and the future of Aguascalientes.”

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