It is expected that the debate on income tax exemption and the taxation of dividends extends throughout 2025, with possible changes being discussed in Congress
The Minister of Finance, announced the expansion of the exemption of the. According to Haddad, the proposal, which has already been delivered to the National Congress, aims to exempt from tax those who receive up to $ 5,000 per month. This initiative, if approved, may represent a considerable economy for the beneficiaries, equivalent to almost a 14th salary over a year. The proposal is a campaign promise of President Lula, and Haddad made a point of pointing out that many doubted his viability.
In addition to the exemption from income tax, the government presented another measure that aims to increase the collection: the application of a 10% rate on dividends abroad, intended only for people domiciled outside Brazil. This measure is expected to generate an additional revenue of R $ 8.9 billion in 2026. Marcos Pinto, secretary of economic reforms of the Ministry of Finance, explained that the goal is to create tax isonomy, ensuring that the rules are equal for residents and non -residents. He also pointed out that foreign investors in the Brazilian stock market and investment funds dividends will remain exempt.
The project, which was prepared at the Planalto Palace, now goes to analysis by the National Congress. The mayor, Hugo Mota, has already signaled that the text may change during the process. The debate on income tax exemption and dividend taxation extend throughout 2025, with possible changes being discussed in Congress.
