It is not possible to cumulate isolated and ex-officio fines, decides STJ
The 2nd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in a unanimous decision, established an important precedent by determining that the cumulation of isolated fines with ex-officio fines is not admissible.Justice Sérgio Kukina’s vote, which was based on precedents from the STJ itself, was decisive in resolving the case (REsp nº 1708819/RS). The appeal […]
IPTU exemption 2024: guidelines and criteria
The possibility of applying for exemption from IPTU – Urban Property Tax – is now available for 2024. The process and deadlines may vary depending on the municipality, which means that those interested need to find out about the legislation in the place where they live. In order to benefit from the 2024 IPTU exemption, […]
Tax reform: 14 changes that could impact your business
The Tax Reform has been approved and is now entering a new stage to get the proposed changes off the ground. But do you know what will actually change with the Tax Reform? In this material, we have separated 14 relevant points. Among the main modernizations proposed is the creation of the Value Added Tax […]
Tax reform 2023: context and main pillars
After the Tax Reform was enacted, the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate entered into new stages to implement the proposed changes. To make it easier to understand, we’ve prepared content with the main details that companies should know at this point. Check it out! Background to the Tax Reform The Reform has two main […]
State of São Paulo improves conditions for negotiating outstanding debts
The São Paulo state government has passed a law that improves the conditions for negotiating debts registered as outstanding. The matter was published on November 8 through Law No. 17,843 of 2023. The transaction can be carried out in two ways: By adhesion, when the taxpayer adheres to the terms and conditions established in a […]
STJ authorizes ICMS credit on intermediate materials that are not immediately consumed in the production process
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) recognized the right of a taxpayer to take advantage of ICMS credits arising from the acquisition of intermediate products, even if they are consumed or have been worn out during the production process, simply by proving the need for their use in the company’s core […]
TRF of the 2nd Region recognizes right to PIS and COFINS credit on expenses incurred in adapting to the LGPD
In an appeal against a company providing digital payment services, the Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Region recognized the company’s right to use PIS and COFINS credits for expenses incurred in complying with the General Data Protection Law. For the court, the company’s compliance with the law was considered mandatory and indispensable, even more […]
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 […]
Attorney General’s Office extends deadline for negotiating tax debts with discounts
The Attorney General’s Office of the National Treasury published PGDAU Notice No. 4/2023, extending until December 28, 2023 the deadline for adherence to various negotiation modalities for debts registered as active federal debt. Negotiations include discounts on the value of debts, easy down payments, the possibility of using precatory payments and extended payment terms. During […]
