## Elektra Appeals Tax Debt of 1.431 Billion Pesos; President Pressures Supreme Court
Norma Lucía Piña Hernández, President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN), has admitted an appeal from Grupo Elektra S.A.B de C. V., owned by magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego, challenging a tax credit of 1.431 billion pesos related to unpaid Income Tax (ISR) for the fiscal year 2008.
The decision, signed by Piña on August 8, 2024, and notified on the 23rd of the same month, highlights constitutional issues that require SCJN analysis. The case has been assigned to Justice Yasmín Esquivel Mossa in the SCJN’s Second Chamber.
On August 22, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador disclosed his dissatisfaction with delays in resolving two fiscal cases involving Salinas Pliego’s companies, which allegedly total 35 billion pesos. He accused the judiciary of unjustified procrastination, emphasizing the need for prompt resolution.
The President criticized the judicial process for barring Mexico from accessing essential funds, citing potential constitutional violations. His concerns implicate the Supreme Court in allegedly protecting fiscal fraud activities.
López Obrador previously directed high-ranking officials to communicate these concerns to Piña Hernández. The President is adamant about expediting these important financial matters tied to national revenue.
The Vigésimo Tribunal Colegiado en Materia Administrativa del Primer Circuito had already denied Grupo Elektra’s amparo in June 2024, which sought to avoid paying ISR debts accrued in several fiscal years. The tribunal sided with the government, affirming Elektra’s tax liabilities.
Salinas Pliego publicly criticized the ruling and voiced intentions to escalate the matter to higher judicial authorities, underscoring a belief in ethical and legal correctness and aiming to combat perceived abusive practices by the tax authorities.
President López Obrador additionally expressed frustration at perceived fast-track rulings on educational issues compared to the unresolved fiscal case against Elektra, highlighting a disparity in judicial efficiencies.
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#### Elektra’s Tax Battle Continues
Ricardo Salinas Pliego’s conglomerate recently faced substantial legal rulings, compelling them to address ISR debts spanning multiple fiscal years. As Grupo Elektra navigates through complex judicial terrains, stakeholders express concerns over procedural delays affecting critical fiscal resolutions vital to national interests.
Financial analysts note that Elektra’s persistence in contesting tax liabilities reflects deeper systemic issues within Mexico’s fiscal and judicial processes. Legal experts speculate on potential impacts, predicting significant precedent-setting outcomes influencing future corporate tax litigations.
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