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New system can automate income tax declaration and change routine of taxpayers.
A structural change in the Brazilian tax model is under analysis: the federal government is working on the development of a new system capable of automating the income tax declaration, eliminating the need for manual filling. The proposal was presented by the Ministry of Finance recently during internal discussions, and is now undergoing technical evaluation by the Federal Revenue.
The central idea is simple but ambitious. Instead of gathering documents and typing information every year, the taxpayer would access a nearly completed declaration. Thus, it would only be necessary to check the data and authorize the submission. The goal is to make the process faster, reduce errors, and modernize the Brazilian tax system.
How does the new system aim to automate the income tax declaration?
The project for the new system is based on expanding an already existing tool: the pre-filled declaration. Currently, it already facilitates part of the process by bringing some information automatically.
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However, the proposal now is to go much further. The intention is to automate almost the entire income tax declaration, using integrated data from different sources. Among them are:
- Salary information sent by companies
- Bank data and financial transactions
- Health expenses declared by clinics and operators
- Financial applications and investments
- Asset records, such as properties and vehicles
With this, the system would gather everything automatically. The taxpayer, in turn, would only be responsible for reviewing and confirming the presented data.
Automating the income tax declaration can reduce errors and time spent
One of the main expected gains with the new system is the reduction of errors. Today, many taxpayers end up making mistakes during filling, either due to lack of information or typing errors.
By automating the income tax declaration, the government aims to minimize these problems, as the data will come directly from official sources. Additionally, the cross-referencing of information tends to become more efficient.
Another important point is the time saved. The process, which today can take hours, should become much faster. This also reduces the risk of inconsistencies that lead to audits, a situation that requires additional explanations to the tax authorities.
New system will be adopted gradually and will not immediately replace current model
Despite the proposed changes, the end of manual filling will not happen immediately. The government intends to implement the new system gradually, allowing for adaptation over time.
Currently, the pre-filled version already serves a significant portion of taxpayers. The expectation is to expand this reach until it is possible to completely automate the income tax declaration.
In the meantime, the traditional model will remain available. In other words, those who prefer can still fill out the declaration manually during the transition period.
Data security will be central challenge of the new system
The proposal to create a new system that promises to automate the income tax declaration also raises concerns about privacy and data protection.
As the model depends on the integration of information already shared with the Federal Revenue, the success of the initiative is directly linked to digital security. This includes protection against leaks and misuse of data.
On the other hand, the very process of validation by the taxpayer will serve as a control step. Thus, any discrepancies can be identified before the final submission.
Proposal is part of strategy to reduce bureaucracy in Brazil
The creation of the new system is part of a broader plan to modernize the public machine. The intention is to automate processes and reduce bureaucracy, making the economic environment more efficient.
With the advancement of digitalization in the country, the government assesses that there is already sufficient structure to implement such changes. Thus, the evolution of the income tax declaration follows a global trend of tax simplification.
Furthermore, the measure can help make Brazil more competitive by reducing the time and effort required to meet tax obligations.
Income tax declaration of 2026 will not have practical changes
Despite discussions about the new system, taxpayers will not see immediate changes. The income tax declaration of 2026 will follow the current model, with submission within the deadline and the possibility of manual filling or using the pre-filled version.
The project is still in the development phase and does not have an official implementation date. Therefore, any changes should occur only in the coming years.
Even with possible advancements, the recommendation remains: review all information before finalizing the submission, regardless of the format adopted.
New system can fully transform the income tax declaration
The proposal to create a new system to automate the income tax declaration represents a profound change in how Brazilians handle their tax obligations.
In practice, the taxpayer would no longer be responsible for gathering and entering data, instead acting as a verifier of the information. This reduces the complexity of the process and makes submission more accessible.
Although still under development, the initiative signals a future with less bureaucracy, more efficiency, and greater data integration.
Source: Meu Tudo and Agência Brasil
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