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Chamber Sets Oct. 1 Vote on Lula’s R$5,000 Income Tax Exemption Plan

Arthur Lira delivered his report to party leaders, opening a brief window for plenary amendments before the floor vote.

Overview

  • Hugo Motta confirmed the plenary session date and said the Chamber will prioritize the government’s bill rather than alternative proposals circulating in the Senate.
  • The measure grants full exemption up to R$5,000 per month and reduces taxation for incomes up to R$7,350, with reporting estimating roughly 10 million beneficiaries.
  • Fiscal compensation hinges on progressive add-on rates for very high earners starting above R$600,000 per year, reaching an extra 10% for income over R$1.2 million.
  • The relator’s report cites a projected R$31.3 billion revenue loss in 2026 offset by R$34.1 billion from the high-income measures.
  • Opposition leaders prepare amendments that could raise the exemption to R$10,000 or push compensation to 2027, setting up a contentious floor debate.