SAT Collects Nearly 3 Trillion Pesos in First Half of 2026
Mexico's tax authority logged more than 17 million taxpayer services and visited almost 400 municipalities during its 29th anniversary; here is what it means for taxpayers in Cancún and Quintana Roo.
Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) reported that federal tax collection between January and June 2026 reached nearly 3 trillion pesos, the highest first-half total in the agency's history. The figure was announced in bulletin 50-2026, released July 13 to mark the agency's 29th anniversary, and presented by its head, Antonio Martínez Dagnino.
The same bulletin states that SAT provided more than 17 million taxpayer services during the first half of the year, combining in-person visits to its offices with transactions completed through digital channels. Over the same period, the agency's Mobile Office program — which brings staff and equipment to towns without a permanent SAT branch — visited close to 400 municipalities nationwide.
Referring to staff conduct, Martínez Dagnino said: "La importancia de la honestidad en el trabajo diario del servidor público del SAT es la fortaleza más grande que tenemos y este debe ser nuestro legado" ("The importance of honesty in the daily work of SAT public servants is our greatest strength, and this must be our legacy"). The agency did not break down collection by tax type in this report, though SAT is the authority responsible for collecting income tax (ISR), value-added tax (IVA) and the special tax on production and services (IEPS), among other contributions.
What it means for taxpayers in Cancún
Quintana Roo's economy leans heavily on tourism, retail and professional services, sectors where registering with the Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC), issuing electronic invoices and filing the annual tax return are routine obligations. SAT's report does not break figures down by state, so no state-level data exists for Quintana Roo within this half-year update.
How to handle SAT paperwork
In-person procedures still require a prior appointment, bookable through the "Citas" section of the sat.gob.mx portal at any branch nationwide. Among the services most requested by local taxpayers are the Tax Status Certificate (Constancia de Situación Fiscal), updating personal records, renewing the e.firma electronic signature, and refund requests. Taxpayers who cannot reach a branch can call MarcaSAT at 55 627 22 728 or use the portal's live chat for common questions.
For towns without a permanent office, the Mobile Office's monthly visit schedule is published on SAT's own portal. Officials recommend checking that IDs and proof-of-address documents are current and downloading the requirements list before any appointment, since incomplete paperwork is the most common reason appointments get rescheduled.
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