Claim yur Mexican VAT Tax in June

NormsKid · May 21, 2008

Starting in June, you will be able to reclaim any VAT tax that you paid during your stay in Mexico.....

HOPING TO ATTRACT more recession-wary Americans, Mexico in June will begin reimbursing the value-added tax charged on purchases made at stores and businesses throughout the country to tourists who arrive by air and cruise ship. Mexico's Ministry of Tourism said in a statement that starting in June tourists will be able to use kiosks at five major airports -- Mexico City, Cancun, Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta -- to reclaim the 15% VAT they've paid on goods totaling at least $115 (1,200 Mexican pesos). In order to qualify for the refund, the purchases must have been made at approved stores and businesses with credit cards or debit cards issued outside of Mexico, or in cash. Tourists must present their passports when making their purchases and obtain a receipt and an official refund form from the approved merchant. The tax credit will apply to shopping, not to purchases on meals and lodging. Visitors will be able to get half of the VAT in Mexican pesos, up to a maximum of $955 (10,000 Mexican pesos). The rest will be credited electronically to visitors' credit cards or bank accounts within 40 days. Starting in 2009, the program will be phased in at other major airports as well as at cruise ports. The more than 21 million tourists who visited Mexico in 2007 spent $13 billion, making tourism the country's third most important source of revenue.
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stephenj · May 22, 2008

neat!

I wonder if the vendors that wander the beach will have those refund forms?

STeve

stephenj · May 22, 2008

nice!

I checked with a friend who works at a Jewelry store in the HZ, and she said that this is indeed the real deal. Now won't that be nice!

Steve

NormsKid · May 22, 2008

I got this in an email blast that normally only goes to travel agents. If it's not legit, then they will be all advising their clients improperly......

Michelle

BVG_Steve · May 22, 2008

Damn

I just spent over $20,000 in furniture and electronics a few weeks ago

Ana · May 22, 2008

The info is ture. We got it like 4 months ago when it was approved by Camara de Senadores, however I think it is important to know...

You need to spend more than $$$ in a single store.

Have the original ticket from the store plus your airline ticket for an international flight out of Mexico and need to present your passport.

Traveling around to Europe and some other countries I can tell you so far:

Spain is the only Country that will give you in cash the VAT at any airport, all other countires as Italy, France, Porutgal, Belguim and more will ask to enter information on official formats and assure you will get the VAT on crdit card or chack and you will never get it.

NormsKid · May 27, 2008

Another article on the topic:

http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Mexican-retailers-anticipate-rebate-windfall-1856719.html

Michelle

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