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President Lula signing a bill to eliminate the tax on small international purchases in the Planalto Palace

Lula signs measure to end 'blusinhas tax' on purchases up to US$50

12 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure on Tuesday to zero the 20% federal tax on international purchases up to US$50. The decision, announced at the Planalto Palace, takes immediate effect after publication in the Official Gazette. State ICMS tax continues to apply.

Lula zeros blusinhas tax with provisional measure

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure on Tuesday eliminating the 20% federal tax on international purchases up to US$ 50 from platforms in the Remessa Conforme program. Companies including Amazon, Shein, Shopee, AliExpress, Magazine Luiza and Mercado Livre have already removed the charge. The change reverses a 2024 Congress decision.

Over 80,000 taxpayers join simplified earnings regime

12 مايو، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) reported that more than 80,000 people have registered for the Simplified Sworn Declaration Regime for Income Tax. Adhesions doubled in the last 20 days after the launch of an app with preloaded data.

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Fuel prices rise again despite tax discount

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German finance minister Klingbeil announces tax hikes

The German federal government under Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) failed to agree with the Union on budget savings. Instead, taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and cryptocurrencies are set to rise, with new levies on sugar and plastic. The measures appear in the 2027 budget draft to be presented to the cabinet on Wednesday.

15% discount on Cali's property tax expires on April 30

27 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Cali's City Hall confirmed the 15% early payment discount on property tax ends on April 30 with no extension. The administration is ramping up special sessions and mobile services to ease payments. Taxpayers current on prior obligations can claim the benefit through multiple channels.

Chilean mayors on alert over property tax exemption for seniors over 65

Chile's Reconstruction National bill proposes a full property tax exemption for people over 65 on their primary home, sparking alarm among mayors over municipal funding and the Common Municipal Fund. The government projects a US$200 million revenue drop, with compensation details unresolved. Several mayors decry the impact on basic services.

SII intensifies road checks and reports 255 vehicles seized

21 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Chile's Internal Revenue Service (SII) has ramped up road checks to verify goods transport documentation, seizing 255 vehicles and issuing 20 infractions during Easter week. The efforts aim to combat tax evasion and informal trade through product traceability. Director Jorge Trujillo highlighted the need for coordination with other agencies.

11 مايو 2026 04:15