The new edition of the BVZ Tax Bulletin brings together key developments regarding Tax Reform, tax settlements, and administrative and judicial updates affecting companies, taxpayers, and wealth structures:
Tax Reform – The issuance of CNPJ registration numbers and tax documents by individuals subject to the CBS will become effective on January 1, 2027. – The Federal Accounting Council clarifies that IBS and CBS amounts are not included in companies’ revenue.
Tax Settlement – The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has published new tax settlement notices for the negotiation of tax debts under administrative litigation.
– The Office of the National Treasury Attorney-General (PGFN) has regulated the settlement of debts enrolled as active debt related to the FGTS and social security contributions.
– The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that the write-off of tax loss carryforwards and the negative CSLL tax base must occur before joining a tax settlement program.
Tax Updates – The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service will make the 2026 DITR available in a web-based version.
– The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service clarifies the taxation of income tax on additional installments arising from the sale of an equity interest.
– The STJ recognizes that an estate may seek the refund of income tax not claimed by the deceased during their lifetime.
– The statute of limitations for administrative inactivity (prescrição intercorrente) before the CARF may lead to the annulment of a customs penalty.