The government is preparing a provisional measure (MP) that will increase taxes to compensate for the new decree on the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF). The text will address issues beyond tax collection measures, according to information obtained by the Poder360 portal. The regulation of betting houses will be improved through the MP. The government is analyzing alternatives to intensify the fight against illegal betting.
Furthermore, restrictions on advertising for online gambling are under discussion. The proposal originated at the Ministry of Treasury and reached the Planalto Palace for presidential evaluation.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received three authorities at the Palácio da Alvorada on Tuesday (10). The following were present: Fernando Haddad, Minister of Treasury, Dario Durigan, Executive Secretary, and Bruno Moretti, Special Secretary for Government Analysis at the Civil House. The publication is scheduled for this Wednesday (11) in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU).
On the other hand, the final adjustments to the document depend on the discussions at Alvorada. The meeting will define the last details before the official publication.
Negotiations and tax impacts beyond bets
Haddad met with Lula to present solutions to the tax impasse. Furthermore, the minister stated that the president “really liked” the proposals presented. Consequently, the launch of the measures is only awaiting the presidential decision.
The head of the Treasury confirmed the increase from 15% to 20% in the taxation of Interest on Equity (JCP). This modality allows the distribution of corporate profits to shareholders.
In addition, there will be a standardization of the collection of Income Tax on financial investments at 17.5%. The measure will unify different rates currently in force in the tax system.
Asked about the fiscal impact, Haddad did not provide specific numbers. The minister stated : “They are finalizing the calculations to send it there. The important thing is the following: these measures affect penthouse residents, they only affect people who have a lot of fiscal exercise.”
Finally, projections from Warren Investimentos indicate an increase of R$44 billion in federal gross revenue. This amount does not consider transfers and is forecast for 2026.
