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December 15, 2021
2021-2249

Costa Rica's Tax Authority published the list of industries and economic activities that it will consider as a criterion for selecting taxpayers for tax audits

Taxpayers that are in the industries or conduct any of the economic activities listed by the Tax Authority should prepare now as they could be audited during 2022. Other criteria mentioned in the Regulation of Objective Criterions for the Selection of Taxpayers for Tax Audits also may apply.

Through Resolution No. DGT-R-34-2021, Costa Rica's Tax Authority listed the industries and economic activities that it will consider as a criterion for selecting taxpayers for tax audits in the Annual Audit Plan for fiscal year 2022.

The resolution includes the following industries and economic activities, as defined in the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities, on the list:

  • Agriculture, animal production, hunting, fishing, and forestry
  • Mining and quarrying
  • Manufacturing
  • Electricity, gas and water supply
  • Construction
  • Wholesale and retail trade
  • Transportation and storage
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Information and communication
  • Betting, gambling, casino and slot machines centers
  • Financial intermediation and insurance
  • Real estate, renting and business activities
  • Professional, scientific and technical activities
  • Administrative and support service activities
  • Public administration and defense, compulsory social security
  • Education
  • Human health and social work activities
  • Other community, social and personal activities
  • Private households with domestic staff
  • Extraterritorial organizations and bodies

The resolution will enter into force on January 1, 2022.

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Ernst & Young, S.A., San José, Costa Rica
   • Rafael Sayagués (rafael.sayagues@ey.com)
   • Randall Oquendo (randall.oquendo@cr.ey.com)
   • Daniel Quesada (daniel.quesada@cr.ey.com)
Ernst & Young, LLP, Latin American Business Center, New York
   • Ana Mingramm (ana.mingramm@ey.com)
   • Lucas Moreno (lucas.moreno@lan.ey.com)
   • Enrique Perez Grovas (enrique.perezgrovas@ey.com)
   • Pablo Wejcman (pablo.wejcman@ey.com)
 

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