The VAT refund It began to be applied in 2020 so that every time citizens make their usual purchases, they subsequently receive a refund of the Value Added Tax on the products. Beyond some criticism, it is a very effective program that provides greater equity to the tax system. Learn how to check your ID number.
Were there any changes in 2024?
This program underwent some changes in its selection criteria, but maintains its premise of supporting families in poverty and which, previously, They were identified by Sisbén IV.
Changes in payments
1. Amounts: Beneficiaries will receive a total of 100,000 Colombian pesos for each payment cycle, as opposed to the 90,000 pesos previously awarded, that is, more than 30 thousand pesos for each cycle.
2. Payment Frequency: Payments are made every 45 days, which is a change from the previous two-monthly frequency.
Selection Criteria
1. Classification: Households must be classified in groups A1 to A5 and B1 to B4 of Sisbén IV.
2. Indigenous Homes: All those who are registered by the Department for Social Prosperity (DPS).
3. Social Registry of Households (RSH)
(Read: Citizen Income: how to sign the document virtually? The details)
How do you know if you are a beneficiary with your ID?
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To consult by means of the ID card you must:
1. Enter the Department for Social Prosperity (DPS) website: https://prosperidadsocial.gov.co/
2. In the “VAT Refund” section, look for the link that says “Check your Sisbén group” or similar.
3. Find a form where you must enter your ID number without periods or commas.
4. Complete the verification code requested.
5. Click on “Check” and that’s it.
ANDIn the event that data is incorrectly recorded or you need to reconfirm certain information, you must:
1. Check and update your data in the Social Household Registry (RSH) through this link: https://autenticaciondigital.and.gov.co/.
2. You can also consult with Banco Agrario, which is responsible for making VAT refund payments throughout the country.
(Further: Colombia Without Hunger: this is the payment link for the beneficiaries of this program)
