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Brazil 2027 Budget: New 'sin tax' and minimum wage projections
The Brazilian federal government has submitted its 2027 Annual Budget Law Project (PLOA) to Congress, outlining key economic projections and fiscal strategies. The proposal includes a projected GDP growth rate of 2.46% and estimates a minimum wage of R$ 1,741.
Regarding taxation, the budget introduces the Selective Tax (Imposto Seletivo), or 'sin tax', which is expected to generate R$ 41.9 billion in 2027 by taxing products harmful to health or the environment, such as tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks, and certain vehicles. Additionally, the Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) is projected to raise R$ 636 billion.
On the fiscal side, the government projects a robust primary surplus of R$ 83.4 billion, though the effective primary surplus—after accounting for specific excluded expenditures—is estimated at R$ 18.6 billion, or 0.13% of GDP.
Social spending for the Bolsa Família program is set at R$ 157.1 billion for 2027. Notably, the current proposal does not include a value adjustment for the program's benefits, meaning the minimum payment is expected to remain at R$ 600 per family.
Entities
Brazilian Congress · Brazilian federal government · Bruno Moretti · CNC · Chamber of Deputies · Congress of Brazil · Darío Durigan · Davi Alcolumbre · Leila Barros · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Planning and Budget
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Lula is considering creating a Ministry of Public Security via provisional measure if the relevant constitutional amendment is approved.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Under the proposal, the maximum weekly work hours would decrease from 44 to 42 two months after promulgation. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The work week would permanently drop to 40 hours one year after the initial reduction. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Senator Omar Aziz presented a favorable report on the 6x1 work schedule proposal and rejected twelve amendments. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.acessa.com · maisminas.org · jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · oaltotaquari.com.br
- [● 13 SOURCES] The proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) mandates two days of weekly paid rest, with one preferably on Sunday. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · tvverdevale.com.br · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Brazilian Congress is conducting a concentrated legislative effort to vote on several high-impact proposals before the October elections. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · portalterradaluz.com.br · revistabadaro.com.br · portalacre.com.br · +3 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Senator Leila Barros is the rapporteur for the provisional measure regarding the exemption of import taxes on purchases up to US$ 50. www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.acessa.com · maisminas.org · oaltotaquari.com.br · jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] PL 278/2026 proposes the creation of a Special Tax Regime for Datacenter Services (Redata).
- [● 17 SOURCES] The proposal aims to eventually reduce the maximum weekly work hours to 40 after one year. jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · tvverdevale.com.br · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC) opposes the 6x1 work schedule change due to economic risks. alotatuape.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · portalacre.com.br · fecomercioba.com.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] PEC 221/2019 proposes reducing the maximum weekly work hours from 44 to 42 within two months of promulgation. jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · tvverdevale.com.br · +3 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The provisional measure regarding import taxes expires on September 8. jornalfolhalitoral.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · tvverdevale.com.br · revistabadaro.com.br · +5 more