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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 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ Изображение, созданное ИИ

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 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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.

America

CFA criticizes megarreforma and detects nine direct fiscal risks

Европа

Цены на топливо снова растут, несмотря на налоговые льготы

Политика

Virginia governor open to new taxes on gym memberships and streaming

Министр финансов Германии Клингбайль анонсирует повышение налогов

Федеральное правительство Германии под руководством министра финансов Ларса Клингбайля (СДПГ) не смогло достичь соглашения с блоком ХДС/ХСС по вопросам бюджетной экономии. Вместо этого планируется повышение налогов на алкоголь, табак и криптовалюты, а также введение новых сборов на сахар и пластик. Эти меры содержатся в проекте бюджета на 2027 год, который будет представлен кабинету министров в среду.

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

27 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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 мая 2026, 04:15