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A 1% U.S. tax on remittances began Jan. 1, 2026, affecting cash, checks, and money orders sent to Mexico, while exempting digital transfers.
A 1% U.S. tax on remittances took effect January 1, 2026, under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, impacting cash, checks, and money orders sent abroad but exempting digital transfers.
This follows a year-to-date 5.08% decline in U.S. remittances to Mexico, with seven consecutive monthly drops, attributed to stricter immigration policies and reduced migrant labor participation.
Remittances are projected to fall to $61 billion in 2025 from $64.7 billion in 2024, affecting millions in rural border regions where they make up a critical part of household income and 3.5% of Mexico’s GDP.
In response, Mexico plans to launch a reimbursement program to offset the tax burden on recipients.
Un impuesto del 1% de los Estados Unidos a las remesas comenzó el 1 de enero de 2026, afectando el efectivo, los cheques y los giros postales enviados a México, mientras que exenta las transferencias digitales.