The Brazilian Tax Authority will pay 2026 income tax refunds in four batches between May and August. The deadline to submit tax returns ends on May 29. The Tax Authority estimates that 23 million taxpayers should receive refunds.
The Federal Revenue Service is the agency responsible for administering federal taxes, including Income Tax, which must be declared annually by individuals who received taxable income above R$ 35,584 in 2025. The deadline for submitting the 2026 IR declaration started on March 23 and ends on May 29, with fines for those who miss the deadline.
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The deadline to submit 2026 income tax returns ends on May 29
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The Tax Authority estimates that 23 million taxpayers should receive refunds
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Refunds will be paid in four batches: May 29, June 30, July 31, and August 28
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80% of taxpayers should receive refunds in the first two batches
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Those who don't submit their returns by the deadline pay a fine of R$ 165.74 or 1% of taxes owed
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