Deputy Arthur Lira (PP-AL), rapporteur of the bill that expands income tax exemption for those who earn up to R $ 5,000, said on Wednesday, 16, that he would like his text to “advance much more” on dividend taxation. He said, however, that the text was built “within the possibilities of votes and approval.”
“By my desire, we had advanced much more on dividends. I always defended this clearly,” he said during a Special Commission session to vote on the proposal.
According to him, however, the theme should be discussed in the future. “Nothing that hangs. One thing that relieves the legal entities of an excessive tax burden, which checks the income of profit as it is made worldwide. Brazil, in one way or another, will have to face this subject,” he said.
Lira stated that there was the sewing of “an average text”, which was supported by deputies from various parties and strands, and will undergo a new discussion during the poll voting, scheduled for the second half.
Lira’s opinion maintained the 10% collection of going to the source on profits or dividends found from January 1, 2026. The deputy refused the argument that the project has electoral character and said it was necessary responsibility “with social guidelines” and “even more responsibility with the economic agenda”.
Lira also defended a future discussion about consumption taxation. “We have to build a broader way out for the tax reform of income, so that it communicates more with consumption (…). If it comes in the plenary, it will be very welcome the debate,” he said.
