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The 2012 worldwide VAT, GST and sales tax guide

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G UATEMALA – HONDURAS 281<br />

Penalties. Nonpayment of <strong>VAT</strong> results in a penalty equal to 100%<br />

of the unpaid amount. If the penalty is paid voluntarily by the<br />

date required by the <strong>VAT</strong> authorities, the penalty is reduced to<br />

50%.<br />

Violation of formal duties. <strong>The</strong> late filing of <strong>VAT</strong> returns is subject<br />

to a penalty ranging from GTQ 30 (approximately US$4) per day,<br />

up to a maximum of GTQ 600 (approximately US$77). If the<br />

return is filed voluntarily, the late-filing penalty may be reduced<br />

to 25% of the original amount.<br />

Tax fraud. Tax fraud occurs when information has been altered in<br />

a manner that causes the <strong>tax</strong> authorities to incorrectly compute<br />

the amount of <strong>tax</strong> due. <strong>The</strong> penalty consists of 100% of the<br />

amount of the <strong>tax</strong> plus imprisonment from one to six years.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>tax</strong> fraud penalty may not be imposed together with penalties<br />

for late payment.<br />

Honduras<br />

(Country code 504 )<br />

Please direct all inquiries regarding Honduras to the persons listed below<br />

in the San José, Costa Rica office of Ernst & Young.<br />

San Pedro Sula GMT -6<br />

Ernst & Young<br />

Calle 8, Avenida 14, N.O.<br />

Barrio Los Andes<br />

Edificio MEVA<br />

San Pedro Sula<br />

Honduras<br />

Tegucigalpa GMT -6<br />

Ernst & Young<br />

Avenida París y Calle Viena<br />

Lomas del Guijarro Sur<br />

Edificio Plaza Azul<br />

Tegucigalpa<br />

Honduras<br />

Indirect <strong>tax</strong> contacts<br />

Rafael Sayagués +506 2208-9880<br />

(resident in San José, New York: +1 (212) 773-4761<br />

Costa Rica) Fax: +506 2208-9999<br />

Efax: +1 (866) 366-7167<br />

Email: rafael.sayagues@cr.ey.com<br />

Juan Carlos Chavarría +506 2208-9844<br />

(resident in San José, Fax: +506 2208-9999<br />

Costa Rica)<br />

Email: juan-carlos.chavarria@cr.ey.com<br />

Antonio Ruiz +506 2208-9822<br />

(resident in San José, Fax: +506 2208-9999<br />

Costa Rica)<br />

Email: antonio.ruiz@cr.ey.com<br />

Luis Eduardo Oc<strong>and</strong>o B. +507 208-0144<br />

(resident in Panama) Fax: +507 214-4300<br />

Email: luis.oc<strong>and</strong>o@pa.ey.com

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