Brazil tax: refunds, unclaimed funds, reforms

Timeline

1. about 9 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Brazil's Tax Reform Spurs Review of Asset Structures

   Brazil's tax reform and new Receita Federal clarifications urge families and businesses to review asset structures, address ITCMD changes, and leverage updated guidance on Simples Nacional, PIS/COFINS credits,

2. about 9 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Brazil's Chamber Approves Permanent Tax Incentives for Recycling Industry

   Brazil's Chamber makes recycling tax incentives permanent, raising corporate deductions to 4 % and approving a cashback program that rewards consumers with utility bill discounts for proper recycling.

3. about 20 hours ago

   [CRIME] 41 sources

   Nelson Wilians group targeted in R$3.8 bn ICMS fraud operation

   Operation Distrato seized offices of Nelson Wilians and associates in São Paulo and Paraná, uncovering a scheme that sold fake ICMS credits, costing the state over R$ 3.8 bn and affecting 752 companies.

4. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 13 sources

   Brazil's Credit Guarantee Fund retains R$1.83 bn for Master group claimants

   Brazil's FGC still holds R$1.83 bn for Master group customers who haven't claimed refunds; most payouts already made via its app, with pending amounts of R$590 m (Master), R$290 m (Pleno) and R$950 m (Will Bank

5. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazil's Super‑Rich Taxation Campaign Launches in Salvador

   Brazil's nationwide campaign to tax the super‑rich launched in Salvador on 17 July 2026, urging progressive taxation to address inequality and mobilizing civil‑society groups.

6. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Brazil's Federal Revenue launches special automatic tax refund for non‑filers

   Brazil's Receita Federal paid a R$ 460 million automatic tax‑refund “cashback” on 15 July 2026 to ~3.5 million non‑filers, up to R$ 1,000 each via Pix, separate from the regular 2026 schedule.

7. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Omie and Nuvemshop launch tax‑reform calculator for Brazilian e‑commerce SMEs

   Omie and Nuvemshop unveiled a free calculator that lets Brazilian e‑commerce SMEs estimate taxes before and after Brazil's tax reform, targeting merchants with over R$20,000 monthly revenue.

8. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazil pushes update of Simples Nacional tax thresholds

   Brazil's Chamber is reviewing PLP 108/2021 to raise Simples Nacional tax brackets, with industry groups urging permanent inflation‑linked updates to protect micro‑enterprises.

9. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Brazil's Federal Revenue Service Revises Rules for Repeat Tax Debtors

   Brazil's Receita Federal issued Portaria RFB 702/2026, shifting voluntary appeals of repeat tax debtors to DRJ‑R panels, removing CARF jurisdiction, and updating case‑management rules.

10. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Brazil's Bahia and Espírito Santo record surge in property donations before ITCMD tax rise

    Bahia and Espírito Santo saw record property donation deeds in 2025 as families rush to transfer assets before a pending ITCMD tax increase set for 2027.

11. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 22 sources

    Brazil's Central Bank reports R$6.2 bn of forgotten money remains

    Brazil's Central Bank reports 6.24 bn reais of forgotten money still pending after a 5.7 bn transfer to the FGO, affecting millions of individuals and firms; claims can be made free via the SVR portal.

12. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Chamber postpones vote on raising MEI revenue ceiling

    Brazil's Chamber delayed a vote on a bill to raise the MEI revenue ceiling to R$110,000 and later R$140,000, amid tax‑bracket disputes and concerns about small‑business transition.

13. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Portugal tax authority criticised over IRS practices and withholding rules

    Portuguese tax authority faces criticism for aggressive tax interpretations and the current IRS withholding system, prompting calls for reforms.

14. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Tax Reform Extends to Rural Producers and State Tax Base

    Brazil's tax reform adds IBS and CBS taxes, with Paraná proposing a state exemption and a federal law mandating CNPJ registration for individual rural producers to ensure compliance.

15. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian Government Warns Taxpayers to Register CPF‑Linked Pix Key for July Refund Payments

    Brazil’s Receita Federal says taxpayers without a CPF‑linked Pix key could miss a special July 15 tax‑refund; other refunds are set for July 31 and August 31, prioritising seniors and vulnerable groups.

16. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's inheritance tax overhaul will increase property transfer costs from 2026

    Brazil's 2026 ITCMD reform will tax inherited property on market value, introduce progressive rates up to 8%, and prompt families to accelerate estate planning and consider holding companies.

17. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Paraná advances bill to shield new taxes from ICMS base during reform transition

    Paraná's PL 523/2026 seeks to exclude CBS, IBS and IS from the ICMS tax base during Brazil's tax reform transition, aiming to prevent cascade taxation and set a model for other states.

18. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Brazil intensifies tax enforcement, prompting credit recovery concerns and MEI blockages

    Brazil's tax authorities tighten enforcement, distinguishing legal ICMS credit recovery from fraud and blocking 614 MEIs for tax irregularities.

19. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's Federal Revenue challenges FIP structures over R$15 billion tax dispute

    Brazil's tax authority is suing FIPs over an estimated R$15 billion, claiming they were used to evade corporate tax. Major banks and law firms argue the structures complied with regulations.

20. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    São Paulo tax office under scrutiny: Nota Fiscal program and revenue seizure practices

    São Paulo’s Nota Fiscal Paulista program offers up to 20% tax refunds and prize draws, with contact options via website, email and toll‑free phone; courts are increasingly labeling seizure of future receivables

21. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil launches split‑payment system under tax reform

    Brazil's tax reform introduces a split‑payment model that automatically directs IBS and CBS taxes to the treasury at sale, reducing firms' cash flow and requiring system upgrades, with test phases starting in 5

22. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Brazilian Chamber makes recycling tax incentives permanent

    Brazil's Chamber approved a bill to make recycling incentives permanent, raising corporate tax deductions from 1% to 4% and sending the measure to the Senate.

23. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Palmas boosts business licensing and tops Brazil in ISS tax growth

    Palmas issued a decree allowing provisional business licenses without occupancy certificates and, in Q1 2026, led Brazil’s capitals with a 25.1% rise in ISS revenue, aided by tech upgrades and agro‑industry tax

24. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal launches cashback tax refund consultation

    Brazil's tax authority opened a July 8 consultation for a special “cashback” refund, targeting 3.5‑4 million non‑filers with up to R$1,000 each, payable on July 15 via Pix.

25. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's ITCMD tax reform shifts donor liability and introduces progressive rates

    Brazil's tax reform makes ITCMD progressive, sets an 8% cap, requires market-value assessments and challenges Rio Grande do Sul's donor‑tax rule.

26. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil grapples with tax system flaws and soaring public spending

    Brazil's municipalities lag on the mandatory NFSe invoicing system, adding taxpayer strain, while soaring public payroll and party funding highlight persistent fiscal pressures despite record revenues.

27. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Brazil tightens rules for large tax debtor bankruptcies and municipal debt deals

    Brazil's top court permits the Treasury to seek bankruptcy for companies with large unpaid taxes, PGFN sets new five‑point criteria for such actions, and Natal proposes debt settlements with up to 80% discounts

28. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Extends AFRMM Tax Exemption for North and Northeast Ports

    Brazil's PLP 80/26 aims to extend the AFRMM tax exemption for North and Northeast ports to Jan 2032, while the Senate backs a €300 million French credit to finance regional development projects.

29. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies postpones vote on raising MEI income ceiling

    Brazil's lower house delays vote on a bill to raise the MEI income ceiling to R$ 140,000, amid government estimates of an R$ 8.1 billion fiscal hit and disputes over Simples tax brackets.

30. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Congress Extends Tax‑Free Imports Rule for Purchases Up to $50

    Brazil's Congress extended the tax‑free import rule for purchases up to $50 until Sept 9, 2026, while a 30% rate applies to higher‑value items; the measure still awaits full legislative approval.

31. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Senate Extends ‘Blusinhas’ Tax Waiver and Fuel Subsidy Provisional Measures

    Brazil’s Senate president Davi Alcolumbre extended two provisional measures—ending the ‘blusinhas’ import tax and subsidising fuel—by 60 days, shifting the review deadline to late September.

32. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 29 sources

    Brazil tax reform threatens credit on 66% of invoices

    V360 finds 66.2% of Brazilian e‑invoices have errors that could block tax credits under the upcoming IBS/CBS tax reform, risking cash flow and compliance for firms.

33. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil faces higher costs for PJ hiring amid tax reform and judicial review

    Brazilian firms may face higher costs and loss of tax credits for hiring workers as PJs after tax reform and pending STF rulings, risking billions in social‑security and FGTS liabilities.

34. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court pauses telecom ICMS surcharge until 2027

    Brazil’s Supreme Court suspended a 1% telecom ICMS surcharge in Alagoas until 2027, while the tax council introduced new ICMS protocols affecting numerous product categories from August 2026.

35. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazilian judge absolves construction wholesaler partner in ICMS‑ST tax case

    Brazilian judge acquits a construction wholesaler partner, ruling the financial‑investigation method used to infer ICMS‑ST tax evasion is invalid for criminal cases.

36. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Brazil Receita Federal launches cashback tax refund for 4 million exempt filers

    Brazil's Receita Federal opened a July 8 consultation for a R$ 500 million “cashback” tax refund, covering up to R$ 1,000 for 4 million exempt filers; payments via CPF‑linked Pix on July 15.

37. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil tax reform drives IBS debates and ICMS credit scramble among transporters

    Brazil's tax reform introduces the IBS, prompting CGIBS debates on implementation and legal challenges over debt registration, while transport firms scramble to review ICMS credits before the tax is phased out.

38. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil and Dominican Republic tax systems examined for welfare impact

    Tax designs in Brazil and the Dominican Republic aim for efficiency, equity, and simplicity; progressive rates and anti‑evasion measures are recommended to avoid welfare distortions.

39. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tax authorities in Portugal and Brazil clamp down on fiscal violations

    Portugal’s tax agency seized over 75,000 salaries and 13,000 pensions; Brazil’s revenue service warned that using third‑party tax credits is illegal, citing R$ 920 million in improper compensations and heavy处罚.

40. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil tax reform rollout raises compliance hurdles for firms and farmers

    Brazil's tax reform began on Aug 1, imposing new reporting duties and penalties for firms, while the finance minister delayed setting selective tax rates until after the 2027 election, leaving agribusiness in a

41. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil studies wealth tax potential and judges propose new rules for tax precedent handling

    Brazil examines a wealth tax that could raise up to 0.7% of GDP, while the CNJ advises courts to better manage tax precedent modulation and prevent fragmented rulings.

42. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal to pay up to R$1,000 to 4 million taxpayers in IR cashback pilot

    Brazil's Receita Federal will pay up to R$1,000 to 4 million taxpayers on July 15 2026 via a Pix‑linked “cashback” pilot, pending consultation from July 8; 13% lack a Pix key and will miss the payment.

43. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil launches 'Brasil Mais Simples' to cut bureaucracy and boost competitiveness

    Brazil unveiled the Brazil Mais Simples programme to streamline regulations, cut export/import times, lower accreditation fees and launch digital tools for businesses and workers, aiming to boost nationalcompet

44. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan flags political risk in tax reform

    Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan warned the main danger to the tax reform is revisiting the political agreement, citing challenges like the new selective tax, the shift from ICMS to IBS, and complex roll

45. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazilian tobacco industry warns of rising independent growers and higher taxes

    Brazil's tobacco sector says rising independent growers and higher taxes threaten the century‑old integrated system, risk boosting illegal cigarettes, and have cut prices from R$340 to R$260 per arroba.

46. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's Ministry of Development launches data economy report, trade panel and BIM construction program

    Brazil's MDIC announced a data‑economy policy report, a 25‑year trade‑decision panel (Camex360), and a BIM consulting program for construction firms.

47. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Brazil's Grupo Dolly faces bankruptcy petition over R$15.7 billion debt

    Brazilian prosecutors have petitioned for bankruptcy of Grupo Dolly, citing R$15.7 billion in unpaid taxes and alleging asset‑shielding tactics, with the aim of preserving jobs while liquidating assets.

48. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Brazil pushes update to Simples Nacional tax regime for micro‑businesses

    Brazilian lawmakers are reviewing PLP 108/2021 to raise Simples Nacional revenue limits for MEIs and small firms, while a hybrid tax option is set for 2027.

49. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil Federal Revenue launches record R$16 bn tax‑refund batch and extra R$500 m pilot

    Brazil's tax authority paid a record R$16 bn to 9.5 m taxpayers and will issue an extra R$500 m batch to 4 m eligible non‑filers via Pix refunds.

50. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal issues record R$16 billion tax refund batch

    Brazil's Receita Federal released a record R$16 billion tax‑refund batch for 9.58 million people and opened a special automatic refund for up to 4 million non‑filers, each eligible for up to R$1,000 via Pix.

51. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil passes tax breaks, diesel subsidy and export credit measures

    Brazil issues measures to exempt low‑value imports, subsidize diesel imports, expand export‑credit financing and extend cocoa import tax breaks, targeting multiple sectors and domestic supply chains.

52. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Federal Revenue issues tax rules for innovation prize payments

    Brazil's tax authority clarified that innovation prizes to employees can be exempt from INSS contributions, while the STJ will decide if commercial discounts and bonuses count toward PIS/Cofins taxes, impacting

53. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil accounting council urges improvements to IBS tax regulation

    Brazilian accounting bodies hold a lecture on IBS tax impacts for small firms and submit technical proposals to improve the IBS regulation, targeting transparency and efficiency ahead of the 2026‑2033 rollout.

54. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil expands tax break for medical clinics under hospital equivalence

    Brazil's STJ and STF now allow specialized medical clinics to qualify for reduced hospital tax rates, offering significant savings if they meet technical and sanitary criteria.

55. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil's New Laws Reshape Public Defense and Corporate Bankruptcy Paths

    Brazil's 1994 law made the Public Defender Office permanent, while the 2026 Taxpayer Defense Code bars repeat tax defaulters from judicial recovery, sparking debate over access to justice and corporate insolv‑c

56. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil tax reform grants immediate IBS and CBS credits on capital goods, raises accountant workload

    Brazil's tax reform lets firms claim immediate IBS and CBS credits on capital goods, easing investment costs, while driving a surge in accountant‑client communications via WhatsApp.

57. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil records historic tax collection surge amid oil‑gas boom

    Brazil's May 2026 tax revenue hit a record R$266.8 bn, boosted by corporate taxes and a new oil export levy; Rio de Janeiro's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, driven by record oil‑gas production.

58. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Brazil tax actions: Minas Gerais firms get billions in ICMS exemptions as federal list flags major debtors

    Brazil's tax authorities reveal massive ICMS exemptions for Minas Gerais firms – led by Ambev – while a federal list flags over R$55 bn in debts from tobacco and fuel companies; SEF also alerts 1 million car‑sm

59. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Brazil cracks down on fuel‑sector tax fraud and money‑laundering schemes

    Brazilian authorities target organized‑crime fuel fraud, with Rio's Operação Maçarico inspecting over 70 shell firms that issued R$300 million in bogus invoices.

60. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil tax crackdown hits cigarette firms and phantom companies

    Brazil’s tax agencies launched Operation Maçarico to audit 70+ phantom firms and released a debtor list flagging cigarette companies with over R$25 billion in unpaid taxes.

61. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil's Distrito Federal Nota Legal program holds R$179.9 million pending for taxpayers

    Brazil's Distrito Federal Nota Legal program has R$179.9 million awaiting claims; 133,900 of over 1.1 million registrants updated banking details before the 30 April deadline, leaving about 972,000 taxpayers un

62. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 46 sources

    Brazil unemployment drops to 5.6% as May tax revenue hits record high

    Brazil's unemployment fell to 5.6% in May‑June 2026, its lowest May rate since 2012, while federal tax collection hit a record R$266.8 bn in May, driven by oil revenue and higher taxes.

63. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal Publishes First List of Persistent Tax Defaulters

    Brazil's Receita Federal released its first list of “devedores contumazes,” targeting firms with tax debts over R$15 million and repeated non‑payment, starting with tobacco and fuels companies. Listed firms now

64. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil Ministry of Finance launches tax‑benefits transparency panel

    Brazil's Finance Ministry launched an online panel detailing R$ 340 billion in 2024 tax benefits, covering 86 000 firms across 87 programmes, to boost transparency and guide future regulation.

65. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazilian court suspends tax rise for companies using presumed profit regime

    Brazil's TRF‑5 court blocked a 10% tax coefficient increase for a company using the Lucro Presumido regime, asserting the regime is a calculation method, not a fiscal benefit, while outlining Lucro Real rules.

66. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Brazil Advances Tax Reform: New IBS, CBS and Simples Nacional Rules

    Brazil's tax reform rolls out IBS and CBS, new invoice codes, import duty changes, and a debated tax‑on‑tax risk, while reshaping Simples Nacional for small businesses.

67. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil moves to lift interest‑rate cap on pension‑fund loans

    Brazilian Deputy Tadeu Veneri has proposed PL 237/26 to eliminate the 12% annual interest cap on loans from closed pension funds, aiming to protect retirement plan sustainability. The bill moves to Chamber’s‑re

68. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil Federal District Court Upholds ICMS Tax on Bulk Phone Purchases

    Brazil's Federal District court upheld an ICMS tax on a consumer who bought 14 phones, ruling the purchase indicated commercial activity and confirming the related fine.

69. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Brazil's Tax Reform Impacts Retail, Banking, Energy and Transport Sectors

    Brazil's tax reform replaces ICMS, ISS, PIS and Cofins with IBS and CBS, affecting retailers, banks, electricity firms and transport companies, with new split‑payment rules, STJ rulings on ISS, and a new feder‑

70. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal releases massive chronic debtor list and record tax refund batch

    Brazil's Receita Federal listed chronic debtors with over R$55 bn in unpaid taxes and launched a record R$16 bn tax‑refund batch covering 9.6 million people.

71. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Tax Reform Expected to Raise Municipal Tourism Revenues

    Brazil's tax reform will move tourism taxes to the municipality where services are consumed, replacing ISS with IBS, aiming to boost local revenue and include foreign‑visitor tax refunds.

72. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 42 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal opens consultation for record-size IRPF 2026 restitution

    Brazil's Receita Federal opened consultation for the second IRPF 2026 restitution lot, the largest ever with 9.58 million taxpayers receiving R$16 bn on June 30, covering priority groups and pre‑filled/PIX fil‑

73. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's split payment tax system set for 2027

    Brazil's 2027 split‑payment rule will auto‑deduct taxes at transaction time, forcing ERP upgrades and risking cash‑flow interruptions for unprepared firms.

74. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazilian Lawmakers Propose Tax and Pension Investment Reforms

    Brazil's Paraná Assembly considers a tax bill to stop cascading ICMS charges, while the Senate debates a pension reform requiring absolute majorities for large investments.

75. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal opens consultation for record second IRPF 2026 restitution lot

    Brazil's Receita Federal opened consultation on June 23 for the record second IRPF 2026 restitution lot, covering 9.585 million taxpayers, R$16 billion, payable June 30, with priority groups and online access.

76. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal opens second 2026 tax refund consultation

    Brazil's Receita Federal opens the consultation for the second 2026 tax‑refund batch on 23 June, with payments set for 30 June, covering ~8.7 million taxpayers and R$ 16 bn.

77. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Congress approves law permitting federal prosecutors to work privately amid record political spending

    Brazil's Chamber passed a law letting federal prosecutors practice privately while record public funds—R$ 56 billion—fuel political campaigns, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and oversight.

78. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's CBIC gathering in Porto Alegre outlines construction sector reforms

    CBIC's Porto Alegre meeting examined Brazil's construction challenges, tax reform, labor rules and AI adoption, highlighting sector reforms and market trends.

79. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil scrutinizes debt transparency and fiscal law compliance

    Brazil examines hidden debt from the “Limpa Nome” scheme and TCU chief Vital do Rêgo denounces Congress for breaching the Fiscal Responsibility Law, citing potential fiscal impacts of up to R$140 billion.

80. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal to Issue Special Automatic Income Tax Refund to Millions

    Brazil's Receita Federal will pay a special automatic tax refund of up to R$1,000 to about 4 million people who didn’t file 2025 returns but had tax withheld in 2024, disbursing ~R$500 million via Pix on 15 Jul

81. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Brazil's tax reform reshapes import duties and offers AI support for businesses

    Brazil ends its import tax on purchases under US$ 50 in 2026 and will add a federal CBS levy to such purchases from 2027; FIEG also launches a free AI tool to guide businesses through the tax reform.

82. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil warns firms and taxpayers of penalties for missed filing deadlines

    Brazil's COAF and Receita Federal warned of investigations, fines and CPF restrictions for firms and taxpayers who missed filing deadlines.

83. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources

    Brazil's Receita Federal to Pay $500 Million 'Cashback' Tax Refund to 4 Million Workers

    Brazil's Receita Federal will pay a special IRPF “cashback” of up to R$1,000 to about 4 million taxpayers on 15 July, totalling ~R$500 million; eligibility checks start 8 July via Meu Imposto de Renda.

84. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil tops list of low welfare return from taxes, prompting calls for productivity reforms

    Brazil ranks last among high‑tax nations in welfare return, with a 32.3% tax share and low IDH, while Kinea urges ten reforms to boost productivity and simplify taxation.

85. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil payroll deadline and synchronous closing guidance released

    Brazil requires employers to meet the eSocial deadline for the 2026 Salary Bonus and promotes synchronous payroll closing to reduce errors and workload.

86. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil tax advice: retain IRPF records for five years and how to regularize late MEI filing

    Brazil advises keeping IRPF documents for five years to avoid tax penalties, and outlines how MEI entrepreneurs can still file a late DASN‑SIMEI, with a 2 % monthly fine (capped at 20 %) and a 50 % discount if

87. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's ‘blusinhas’ import tax yields record R$2.13 bn before being scrapped

    Brazil’s ‘blusinhas’ tax on imports under US$ 50 raised R$2.13 bn (15.4% up) from Jan‑May 2026 before being revoked; states still levy ICMS on such purchases.

88. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Focus Tax forecasts revenue to reach R$4 million by 2026

    Focus Tax, a Brazilian tax consultancy founded in Nov 2025, projects revenue to double to R$4 million by 2026 as firms seek fiscal efficiency under tax reform.

89. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Portugal and Brazil Tax Authorities Issue Alerts and Cashback for Millions of Taxpayers

    Portugal's tax authority warned 1.5 million residents, largely Brazilians, to declare foreign income by 30 June, while Brazil's revenue will credit up to R$1,000 via Pix to about 4 million eligible taxpayers on 15 July 2026.

90. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazilian courts weigh tax treatment for power transmission firms and new consumption taxes

    Brazil's STJ will decide tax rates for power transmission firms while experts debate how upcoming IBS/CBS reforms may reshape tax litigation.

91. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil extends eSocial deadline for 2026 Abono Salarial payments

    Brazil's Ministry of Labor has extended the eSocial filing deadline to June 20, requiring employers to submit 2024 worker data for the 2026 Abono Salarial benefit, payable on October 15, 2026.

92. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's tax reform makes fiscal classification a strategic priority for companies

    Brazil's tax reform turns fiscal classification into a strategic focus, pushing firms—especially service providers—to adopt AI tools and revamp processes as IBS and CBS reshape taxation.

93. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Chamber approves tax relief plan for firearms industry

    Brazil's Chamber Public Safety Commission approved a tax‑debt installment plan for the firearms sector, offering up to 100% discounts on interest and fines, with a 5% down‑payment and a 60‑month financing cap;

94. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil Federal Revenue releases second income‑tax refund batch and flags 2.2 million returns in audit

    Brazil's tax authority will issue the second 2026 income‑tax refund batch on 30 June for nine million taxpayers and has flagged 2.2 million returns in audit, urging use of e‑CAC to correct errors.

95. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's tax reform criticised for added complexity and fiscal centralisation

    Brazilian tax reform, set for 2027, faces criticism for complicating the tax code, increasing federal control, and raising compliance costs, according to Professor Ives Gandra.

96. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Courts Examine Tax Base Rules for PIS/Cofins and Payroll Benefits

    Brazil's STJ and STF are reviewing tax rules: STJ on including PIS/Cofins in corporate tax bases, and STF on the constitutionality of payroll tax benefits under Law 14.784/2023.

97. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's tax reform forces new fiscal rules for municipalities and agribusiness

    Brazil's tax reform replaces five taxes with IBS and CBS, altering municipal revenue sharing and demanding new fiscal planning for agribusiness producers.

98. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazilian investors seek tax‑efficient returns with REITs and FIIs

    Brazilian investors can cut taxes by holding U.S. REITs in Roth IRAs, saving up to $3.4k annually on $500k, while Brazilian FIIs offer tax‑free monthly income but need large capital and involve market risks.

99. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Tax Reform Increases Complexity and Sparks Legal Disputes

    Brazil's tax reform replaces multiple taxes with IBS and CBS, creating a complex transition, boosting legal disputes and raising concerns over fiscal federalism.

100. about 1 month ago

     [BUSINESS] 2 sources

     Brazil's Receita Federal pushes tax compliance on credits and income‑tax reporting

     Brazil's tax authority found R$44bn in PIS/Cofins credit gaps, urging corrections, and mandates FGTS and severance fines be reported in 2026 returns, with penalties for non‑compliance.

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