On 24 August 2022, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved tax amnesty program that allows taxpayers voluntarily come forward, accurately declare their income and pay any undeclared or underreported taxes. The El Salvador tax authorities waive all penalties, fees and interest in return for doing so. The taxpayers will have until November 1, 2022, to be able to use the benefit.
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