Taxes
Lula signs measure to end 'blusinhas tax' on purchases up to US$50
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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.
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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A proposal discussed in commentary ahead of Tax Day would let filers indicate which types of federal programs they find morally objectionable—while keeping their total tax liability the same.
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.
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CSU leader Markus Söder signaled openness to adjusting the wealth tax in the ARD show «Arena». He views it as part of a comprehensive income tax reform. He did not categorically rule out a sugar tax if it serves health promotion.
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.
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Colombia's National Business Council warned that the emergency patrimony tax inflicts irreversible patrimonial damage on thousands of firms. President Natalia Gutiérrez criticized the government's repeated arguments despite prior court rulings. The group proposed suspending the decree.
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