The main purpose of this economic aid is to reduce the economic impact that paying taxes has on households with fewer resources in the country. For this 2023, the refund of Value Added Tax (VAT) which is a proposal launched by the National government, since 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to what was reported by the Department of Social Prosperity, households interested in receiving the first payment in 2023 must submit the requests for news within the term established by the entity’s municipal offices. In this DEPOR note, you can find detailed information about this measure and its requirements.
When do they pay the VAT refund?
The Department of Social Prosperity indicated that the VAT Refund payments began in the middle of December 2022, this payment of 80 thousand pesos was directed to households that were part of the 11 and 12 cycle of the year 2022. Likewise, The entity confirmed that the Government ordered a new investment in order to guarantee the consignment to registered households.
However, to date, the Department of Social Prosperity does not know when the 2023 payment will be made since the first payment ended on January 10. If you wish to validate or have information about the VAT Refund payment dates, you can do so through the DPS social networks or through the national hotline 01-8000-951100.
How do I know if I am a beneficiary of the VAT Refund?
To find out if you are a beneficiary of the VAT refund and are included in the new list of benefits, you must enter the page devolucioniva.prosperidadsocial.gov.co/ and follow the next steps:
- Click on the button “check here if you are a beneficiary”.
- When opening a new window, enter your ID number.
- Consultation.
How do I know if I will get the VAT Refund?
One of the essential requirements to receive the VAT Refund money is to be registered in the Sisbén because through this tool the Government can identify the most vulnerable families.
To validate if you are one of the beneficiaries of this program, you can do so by entering your ID number here in the option, check here if you are a beneficiary. You can also contact 01-8000-95-1100, nationwide.
Keep in mind that when you enter the website and want to find all the information you need to find out whether or not you are part of the VAT Refund, you must update your data in advance in Sisbén IV.