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Did You Know That Brazilians Paid R$ 3 Trillion in Taxes in 2024, Even Though the Year Isn’t Over Yet? The Government Is About to Introduce New Taxes!
Get Ready for a Shocking Revelation About Brazilian Spending!
On the morning of this Friday, November 1, 2024, the Impostômetro reached an impressive number: R$ 3 trillion paid in taxes, fees, and contributions by citizens and companies in Brazil since the beginning of the year.
But did you know that this amount was recorded 54 days earlier than last year? That’s right! In 2023, the mark was only reached in mid-December, and the 20% increase compared to the R$ 2.5 trillion paid in the same period last year has an alarming explanation.
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The tax burden on Brazilians is only increasing, and the government has plans that could raise this tax burden to even higher levels.
The Impostômetro: A Warning for the Population
The Impostômetro, a panel created in 2005 by the São Paulo Commercial Association (ACSP), serves as a warning about the tax burden that Brazilians face daily.
It records in real-time the total taxes paid and aims to raise awareness among the population about the importance of demanding better quality in public services.
Located at Rua Boa Vista, 51, in the Historic Center of São Paulo, the panel invites reflection.
Citizens can closely follow the amount of taxes paid by accessing the website impostometro.com.br, where data on federal, state, and municipal taxes are available.
The operation of the Impostômetro is simple but powerful.
It automatically calculates revenues based on data from the Federal Revenue, National Treasury Secretariat, and IBGE, among others.
Through a system that crosses information from different agencies, the panel provides a clear and alarming view of what is being taken from the pockets of Brazilians.
Immediate Increase and New Taxes on the Horizon
With the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) being forced to freeze R$ 15 billion in expenses to meet the fiscal targets for 2024, new taxes are not just a possibility but an imminent reality.
The Ministry of Finance has already started to implement increases in some taxes.
On the first day of November, for example, the Industrialized Products Tax (IPI) rate on cigarettes was raised.
In addition, in July, a new charge was introduced: a 20% Import Tax on purchases from abroad of up to US$ 50, a fee popularly known as the “t-shirt tax.”
These measures show that the government is seeking additional revenue to balance its accounts.
Sources close to the economic team revealed to Reuters that the possibility of raising “extrafiscal” taxes is not ruled out.
Proposals include increases in the Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL) and the Withholding Income Tax (IRRF), which applies to Interest on Own Capital (JCP).
Since the beginning of this term, changes in taxation have generated a series of reactions on social media, especially memes related to the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, who gained the nickname “Taxad” due to the rising rates.
Impact of Taxes on the Average Citizen
This increase in the tax burden brings a mixed bag of feelings among experts.
For Roberto Mateus Ordine, president of the ACSP, the record achieved is both a reason for joy and sadness.
He mentions that, although the revenue represents a significant growth, “this revenue should benefit the population, which, unfortunately, is not happening.”
João Eloi Olenike, president of the Brazilian Institute of Planning and Taxation (IBPT), corroborates this view.
He believes that the government’s policy, which seeks to increase revenue through stringent measures, is a response to the need to contain rising public spending.
The rates of PIS and Cofins on fuels, for example, were reinstated, and the review of tax incentives in various sectors reflects this strategy.
Economic Scenario and Fiscal Consequences
Despite attempts to balance the accounts, federal revenue still faces challenges.
In the first seven months of 2024, net revenue grew nearly 9% in real terms compared to the same period last year, yet the Union recorded a primary deficit of R$ 78 billion.
This shows that, although revenue is increasing, spending still exceeds income.
Do You Believe That the Increase in Tax Revenue Will Actually Be Reflected in Improvements for the Population, or Will It Be Just Another Burden for the Pockets of Brazilians? How Do You See the Impact of These New Taxes in Your Daily Life?
Essa pergunta foi respondida por ela mesma. Governo de m@#$% incompetente!!!
Não, enquanto essas máfias familiares, corporativas, civis, militares, etc., mantiverem o poder sobre o Brasil. Vejam que quase todos os caciques políticos aprovaram a “Lei” eleitoral de 2020/ 22 que punia o uso irregular das Verbas Aumentadas e quando quase todos foram flagrados foram lá se auto legalizaram e querem novas verbas para pagarem as “Multas” dos partidos. Esquerda, Meio e Direita Unidos!
Não somos uma Nação mas um Conluio dessas Máfias Velhas que se Institucionalizaram e Legalizaram para manter o “status quo” vigente desde a colônia, de saquearem o Tesouro Nacional para manterem o poder sobre a população.
Somos Planejados e Monitorados para NÃO DARMOS CERTOS, pois sempre foi assim que fizeram fortunas e não aceitam outras maneiras de aumentarem a riqueza: “TIME QUE ESTÁ GANHANDO NÃO SE MUDA!!!”
Esse aumento na arrecadação é apenas para cobrir a “gastança” do governo e sua ****pula de “puxa sacos”va