Forklift fuel costs generate PIS credits

The 3rd Panel of the Superior Chamber of the Administrative Council for Tax Appeals (CARF) allowed PIS/PASEP credits to be taken on fuel expenses for a rented forklift. The decision went against the ruling of the Ordinary Panel, which had denied the right to the credit since the taxpayer used LPG fuel in a rented […]

STF validates IOF levy on loan contracts involving non-financial institutions

On October 9, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) finalized its ruling on Theme 104 (Extraordinary Appeal No. 590.186/RS), which discussed the constitutionality of article 13 of Law No. 9.779/1999, since this provision provides for IOF to be levied on “credit operations” granted by legal entities not classified as financial institutions. The Court unanimously dismissed the […]