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Key Deadline Nears in Brazil’s Tax Overhaul as Federal Revenue Prepares Critical VAT Rate Proposal
Brazil’s tax reform reaches a key point as the Federal Revenue must submit the new federal VAT rate calculation to the TCU.
Brazil’s ‘Sin Tax’ Rate Proposal Postponed to Avoid Political Backlash Before October Election
The government has delayed sending the final rates for its new Selective Tax to Congress, disrupting planning for consumer and commodity sectors.
Brazil’s Dual VAT System Faces Judicial Backlash Over Record-High 28% Rate
Brazil’s landmark tax reform, featuring a 28% estimated dual VAT rate, is immediately threatened by political exemptions and legal challenges at the Supreme Court.

Brazil Presidential Election Battle Centers on Fiscal Future, Threatening $1 Trillion Tax Reform
The clash between incumbent and opposition fiscal plans, tied to Brazil’s 81.9% public debt, puts the massive Tax Reform in political jeopardy.

Brazil Postal Giant Correios Posts R$ 5.4 Billion H1 Loss
Brazil's state-owned postal service Correios posted a R$ 5.4 billion loss in the first half of 2026, reigniting debate over privatization and fiscal reform.

New Tax Rules Threaten Core Economics of Brazil’s $60 Billion Real Estate Fund Market
Brazil's new consumption tax (IBS/CBS) and regulatory changes are putting pressure on the Real Estate Fund (FII) market's core tax benefits.

Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD
Brazil's dual VAT rate under the PEC 45/2019 tax reform is projected to reach 28%, threatening consumer-facing sectors and driving up services costs.

Brazil’s Estimated 27.91% Consumption Tax Rate Signals World High, Pressuring Government to Cut Exemptions
Brazil's new estimated Dual-IVA rate of 27.91% exceeds the 26.5% soft cap, creating pressure on consumer stocks and mandating a new proposal to Congress.

Brazil’s Dual-VAT Reform Triggers Hard-Stop Operational Risk for Companies
Brazilian companies must now include test IBS/CBS on e-invoices; failure means automatic rejection, forcing immediate ERP system updates.

Brazil Tax Reform Mandate Takes Effect, E-Invoice Compliance Threatens Large-Cap Operations
Mandatory inclusion of CBS/IBS fields on electronic invoices begins for Brazilian large-caps, introducing an immediate operational risk.

STF Resumes Session to Conclude Funrural Tax Judgment, Bringing Fiscal Certainty to Agribusiness
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) resumed sessions today to conclude the judgment on the controversial Funrural tax, a key fiscal issue for Brazil’s agricultural sector.

2027 Brazil VAT Deadline Drives Mandate for Corporate Tech Overhaul, Creating Investment Catalyst
The 2027 start of the new federal CBS tax and Selective Tax forces a system-wide corporate tech upgrade, creating opportunities.

Lula Proposes MEI Tax Limit Hike, Sparking Retail Backlash
President Lula sent a bill raising the MEI revenue cap to R$ 140,000 by 2028, but business lobbies warn of distortions without Simples Nacional adjustments.

Lula Proposes MEI Tax-Free Revenue Limit Hike to BRL 140k
President Lula sent a bill to Congress raising the MEI revenue limit to BRL 140,000 by 2028, sparking debate over fiscal slippage and Simples Nacional limits.

Brazil Delays MEI Tax Limit Expansion Amid Simples Dispute
Brazil's federal government has delayed its MEI tax limit expansion bill due to congressional pressure to include broader Simples Nacional adjustments.