The main objective of this financial aid is to reduce the impact of taxes on the Colombian families with low resources. Throughout the year 2023, the National government will continue to implement the program VAT refund, which was established in 2020 as a response to the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure seeks to provide relief and financial support to those who are in situations of vulnerability.
The Department of Social Prosperity has communicated that families interested in receiving the payment during the year 2023 must submit the update requests within the term established by the municipal offices of this institution. This DEPOR article provides an exhaustive explanation of this measure and the necessary requirements.
On what dates do you deliver the VAT Refund?
According to the information provided by the Department of Social Prosperity, the payments corresponding to the VAT Refund program began in mid-December 2022. These disbursements, of 80,000 pesos each, were allocated to households that were part of the cycles 11 and 12 of the year 2022. In addition, the entity has confirmed that the Government has made a new investment to guarantee the transfer of funds to registered households.
So far, the exact date for the disbursement of the VAT Refund corresponding to the year 2023 has not been revealed, since the first payment occurred on January 10. To obtain up-to-date information on the VAT Refund payment dates, it is advisable to consult the social networks of the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) or contact the national hotline at 01-8000-951100.
New link to consult the VAT Refund
Recently, an update has been made to the VAT Refund website, incorporating a new link to consult the subsidy. Using this platform is vital to verify if you are a beneficiary of the program. However, it is necessary to take into account that the listings are being loaded progressively. Therefore, it is crucial to be alert and review the information through the corresponding municipal link or use the service channels provided by the entity.
How to know if you agree to the VAT Refund?
To verify your status as a beneficiary of the VAT Refund and confirm if you are included in the updated list of beneficiaries, follow the instructions below:
- Access the website devolucioniva.prosperidadsocial.gov.co/.
- Click on the button “check here if you are a beneficiary”.
- In the pop-up window, enter your identification number.
- Make the query to obtain the information you are looking for.
How do I know if I will get the VAT Refund?
To confirm if you are a beneficiary of this program, you can enter your identification number in the “verify here if you are a beneficiary” section. You also have the option of contacting the number 01-8000-95-1100 nationwide for more details on this matter.
It is essential to consider that when entering the web portal, it is necessary to update the data in the Sisbén IV system to obtain all the pertinent information on your eligibility to receive the Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund. In this way, you can check if you meet the requirements of the program or not.