Javier Milei plans to cut 90% of federal taxes, ending Argentina’s bureaucratic tax nightmare

Argentina’s tax system is a nightmare—167 different federal taxes, an impossible web of bureaucracy, and an economy suffocated by government inefficiency. President Javier Milei has had enough. His plan? A tax revolution. Cut federal taxes by 90%, drop the number of national taxes to just six, and give provinces control over what’s collected in their name.

The proposal isn’t just about simplification. Milei wants to end export taxes that have been crushing Argentina’s agricultural sector, lower VAT and income tax burdens, and make it easier for businesses to grow without drowning in paperwork. His administration is betting that by slashing taxes and cutting government spending, Argentina can break free from the economic stagnation that has plagued it for decades.

Of course, the critics are already lining up. Opponents argue that reducing federal revenue could cause instability, but Milei’s response is simple—less government waste, more privatization, and an economy that actually works for the people instead of the bureaucrats.

It’s an all-or-nothing move. Either Milei’s tax overhaul fuels a massive economic turnaround, or the political class will fight to keep Argentina locked in its old ways.

Sources:

https://www.econotimes.com/avier-Mileis-Tax-Revolution-Argentine-President-Eliminates-90-of-Taxes-in-Unprecedented-Economic-Shake-Up-1696611

https://totalnews.com/argentinas-javier-milei-announces-90-tax-reduction-in-2025/

https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/mileis-2025-promises-less-taxes-no-cepo-and-dollar-transactions-for-everything