Puebla, Pue. The state government has collected 60,682 million pesos in tax and service revenues during the first five months of 2025, representing 48% of the annual target of 126,000 million pesos, according to the Secretaría de Planeación, Finanzas y Administración (SPFA), Josefina Morales Guerrero.
Significant Progress in Revenue Collection
Morales Guerrero highlighted Puebla’s significant progress in revenue collection, as taxpayers are taking advantage of penalty and interest waiver programs to bring their vehicle verification, vehicle control, and tax payments, such as income and payroll taxes, up to date.
Fiscal Area Sees 7% Increase
She pointed out that the fiscal area has seen a 7% increase, as they had planned to collect 6,381 million pesos but received 6,827 million instead, which is 446 million pesos more than the previous year.
Maintaining Costs Based on Inflation
Moreover, she mentioned that efforts have been made to ensure costs remain stable this year, with adjustments based on inflation to encourage Puebla residents to fulfill their tax obligations.
Increased Federal Participations
Morales Guerrero also noted that the state’s federal participations represent 4.6% more than the previous year, which aids in efficient spending.
Call for Timely Spending by Other State Departments
She urged heads of other state departments to adhere to the established spending timelines to prevent underspending, known as subejercicios.
Early Work on 2026 Budget Projection
Looking ahead, she mentioned that work has already begun on the projection for the 2026 Budget of Egresos, with plans to incorporate indicators measuring human development, poverty, and marginalization through social programs.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total tax revenue target for Puebla in 2025? The annual target for tax revenue in Puebla is 126,000 million pesos.
- What percentage of the target has Puebla achieved so far? Puebla has achieved 48% of its tax revenue target in the first half of 2025.
- What factors have contributed to Puebla’s progress in revenue collection? Taxpayers are taking advantage of penalty and interest waiver programs, and there has been a 7% increase in the fiscal area.
- How are costs being managed this year? Costs are being maintained with adjustments based on inflation to encourage tax compliance.
- What is the percentage increase in federal participations for Puebla this year? Federal participations for Puebla represent 4.6% more than the previous year.
- What is being done to ensure timely and efficient spending? There is an emphasis on adhering to established spending timelines and avoiding underspending.
- What are the plans for the 2026 Budget of Egresos projection? The projection for the 2026 Budget of Egresos will incorporate indicators measuring human development, poverty, and marginalization through social programs.
