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 […]

Condominium credit is only extraconcursal if it comes after reorganization, STJ decides

In a recent decision[1], the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice unanimously ruled that claims for condominium debts prior to the filing for judicial reorganization are concurrent and must be paid under the terms defined in the judicial reorganization. In other words, Justice Marco Aurélio Bellize ruled that “condominium debts are included in […]

CARF decision authorizes taxpayer to take PIS/COFINS credits on packaging materials

Packaging that preserves the physical integrity of the product is part of the taxpayer’s production chain. This was the argument accepted by the 3rd Panel of the Higher Chamber of CARF (Administrative Council for Tax Appeals). In a decision , CARF allowed the use of PIS/COFINS credits on packaging material, stating that the wrappings were […]

Court recognizes right to use PIS and COFINS credits on LGPD expenses

In a recent and groundbreaking decision, the Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Region recognized, in an unprecedented way, the possibility of a company (focused on the technology sector and digital means of payment) taking advantage of PIS/COFINS credits on expenses to meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The decision of […]