The Argentine livestock industry received a long-awaited measure from producers dedicated to fattening and wintering. Through Law 27.802/2026, the Ministry of Economy officially announced a change in the tax valuation of animals, which reduces the tax burden on one of the most important activities in the field.
The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries announced the modification in the calculation of the value of livestock for wintering establishments and feedlots. Now, producers will be able to opt for an estimated cost system with annual revaluation, using indices from the tables of Law 23.079 for heifers and steers aged one to two years.
Until now, many breeders had to pay taxes on valuations close to market prices even without having sold the animals. This created a burden on profits that had not yet materialized, affecting cash flow during the long fattening process.
With the new scheme, the tax is deferred until the actual sale of the fattened animal, when the money truly comes in. This way, a distortion that penalized capital immobilized in the field is eliminated.
New scenario for producers
In the livestock sector, this decision is interpreted as a significant relief, especially in a context of tight margins, high financial costs, and economic volatility. The measure improves predictability and allows for better production planning.
