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[^2]\n\nMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will submit a proposal to Congress to make the Special Products and Services Tax (IEPS) on fuels traceable. [^3]\n\nRicardo Monreal, coordinator of Morena in the Chamber of Deputies, stated on 2026-09-01 that he will wait for the presentation of the Economic Package before commenting on potential new taxes. [^4]\n\nPresident Sheinbaum stated that the tax authority (SAT) has done excellent work but that problems with fraudulent invoicing and tax evasion still exist. [^5]\n\nThe traceability system aims to track the IEPS paid at the time of importation through distribution until the final sale at the gas station. [^6]\n\nPresident Sheinbaum clarified that the proposal does not involve creating a new tax but rather modifies the control mechanisms for the existing IEPS levy. [^7]\n\nThe stated objective of the proposed measure is to combat tax evasion and ensure that non-compliant entities pay the corresponding taxes. [^8]\n\nPresident Sheinbaum stated during her morning press conference on a Thursday that tracking the IEPS on fuels is a priority for the 2027 Economic Package. [^9]\n\nClaudia Sheinbaum stated that the proposal is not a new tax but an enhancement of the existing IEPS to fight tax evasion. [^10]\n\nThe proposed traceability system aims to track the IEPS tax paid at import through the distribution chain and sales at gas stations. [^11]\n\nMonreal argued that while Mexico needs to strengthen its revenues, tax modifications must be carefully reviewed to avoid disproportionately affecting families. 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