Guantanamo. – Cuba’s National Tax Administration Office (ONAT) will begin automatically collecting overdue tax debts directly from the bank accounts of delinquent taxpayers beginning 30 days after June 18, 2026, following the publication of Resolution 126/2026 issued by the Minister of Finance and Prices in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
The measure will only take effect after taxpayers have exhausted the legally established period to settle the debt, request a payment extension, or file an appeal, and after receiving prior notification from the tax authority.
According to ONAT, the procedure will be carried out under strict standards of security, confidentiality, and transparency, allowing taxpayers to verify all transactions through their bank account statements.
In comments to Venceremos, MSc. Ileana Wilson Rodríguez, Provincial Director of ONAT in Guantánamo, stressed that the measure does not represent an expansion of state control over taxpayers’ personal finances.
“ONAT is responsible for administering tax revenues and collecting outstanding debts. Only the amount legally owed will be debited from the taxpayer’s account, as these funds belong to the State Budget and were not paid within the established deadline,” she explained.
The measure applies to state-owned and non-state legal entities, as well as all individuals—whether registered taxpayers or not—who have tax debts formally determined and notified by ONAT.
For legal entities, payments will be withdrawn from current business accounts, while individuals’ debts will be collected through their designated Fiscal Bank Accounts.
Automatic tax collection is a widely recognized international practice used by tax administrations in many countries.
The mechanism aims to improve the efficiency and security of tax collection, strengthen fiscal discipline, and modernize tax administration.
Authorities expect the system to reduce the accumulation of unpaid taxes and associated penalties, ensure a more stable flow of public revenue, lower administrative costs, modernize tax management, and reinforce compliance by increasing the perceived risk of non-payment.
ONAT will continue to provide assistance by telephone, email, and in-person services. Additional information, related articles, and answers to frequently asked questions are available through the agency’s official Tax Portal.
