Total exemption up to R$5,000 and gradual reduction up to R$7,350 benefit 16 million Brazilians
The federal government published, this Tuesday (3.Feb.2026), an image on social media with the phrase “open your paycheck, love” celebrating the total exemption from IRPF (Personal Income Tax) for salaried employees who earn up to R$5,000 gross monthly. The document is the worker’s monthly payment statement, which contains salary, deductions — such as taxes and contributions — and the net amount received. The measure also establishes tax withheld at source for those who receive up to R$7,350.
The changes apply to salaries paid since January, with an impact on . The Ministry of Finance estimates that 16 million people will benefit from the “paycheck”. , the government wrote that “It is a historic measure of tax justice”.
See the post made by the Ministry of Finance on Linkedin:
With the new ruleare now completely exempt from IRPF, as long as the total monthly income does not exceed R$5,000:
- workers with a formal contract;
- public servants;
- retirees and pensioners from the INSS or their own schemes.
