The Finance Commission of the Chamber of Deputies authorized this Wednesday the Federation Revenue Law 2026which estimates a budget of 10.1 billion pesos for public spending next year.
The corresponding authorities indicated that, of this amount, 5.8 billion will arise from taxes such as ISR and VAT, but also from the new taxes that will begin to operate next year and that will directly affect basic products for Mexicans.
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This means that the pockets of regular consumers of these products will be compromised due to the economic adjustment that they will suffer in 2026.
For this reason, and in order for you to anticipate the new rates, Below we present the list of foods, articles and other merchandise that will be affected by the tax increase represented by the Income Law.
With the aim of better regulating digital activities and the massive consumption of products harmful to health, the Government of Mexico determined that the tax on the following items will increase:
- Soft drinks and sugary drinks: from 1.6 pesos per liter in 2025 to 3.08 pesos per liter in 2026.
- Cigarettes: The tax will rise from 0.85 pesos per unit in 2026 to 1.15 pesos in 2030.
- Video games with violent content: A new 8% tax will be implemented on its generation or sale.
- Bets and raffles: The rate will increase from 30% to 50%, both in physical establishments and on online platforms.
- Sales made through digital platforms: Online sales applications such as Mercado Libre or Amazon must retain up to 10.5% of the income generated by sellers.
After obtaining approval in committees, the opinions – which cover the Federal Law of Rights, the Federal Tax Code and the Law of the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) – will be debated and put to a vote in the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies during this week.
If they are approved, they will be sent to the Senate for analysis and final validation before October 31, the deadline for the 2026 Income Law to be approved and come into force on January 1 of next year.
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