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The monthly minimum wage, which was last raised in December, has just been increased to 180,000 Argentine pesos (US$214) retroactively on 1st February 2024 …

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The December 2023 rise compares to the comparatively modest jump of 12 …

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With effect from 1st December 2023, the minimum threshold has been set at 105,713 Argentine pesos (US$290 …

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In a desperate attempt to maximise take-home pay in the face of hyperinflation, the government has introduced a temporary taxation order lifting tax thresholds – so that 99% of employees will not be subject to income tax at all during the fourth quarter of 2023 …

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Emergency Decree 438/23(ED) has been enacted to establish a non-remunerative allowance (NRA) for private and public sector employees …

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With effect from 1st September 2023, the minimum threshold has been set at 29,456 Argentine pesos (US$84), whilst the maximum threshold has been increased to 957,320 pesos (US$2,735) [Resolution No …

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There is now a new heightened risk of violent theft, mugging and drug-related crime – especially in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza and Rosario …

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On top of the country’s ongoing economic woes largely arising from triple-figure hyperinflation has now come a widespread drought …

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The minimum wage will be increased to 80,342 pesos (US$385 …

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Under Decree No …

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Although the pandemic has not entirely disappeared, it is now clear that following work interruptions and the contracting of COVID-19 a considerable number of employees are not returning to work …

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Because the local currency is progressively collapsing through its current annual rate of 88% hyperinflation to a level of ultimate worthlessness, the government is trying to salvage its position by enticing those who secretly hold their wealth in foreign countries to declare its existence via a new tax amnesty …

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Increases to minimum wage in tranches until next Spring …

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Employees did not originally have to start paying income tax until their monthly gross income reached ARS 150,000 (US$927,000) …

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Employers are reminded that Law 27,555 obliges companies that have any employees engaged in telework (either on a full or part-time basis) to register with the Department of Labour …

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