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Minister says new taxes don't bring increased tax burden

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Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that two new taxes introduced in 2027 will not increase the overall tax burden, replacing five existing ones. The Imposto Seletivo and Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS) replace the Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados (IPI), which was previously levied on all industry. The new taxes apply only to specific harmful sectors like alcohol, tobacco, and cars, while industry is exempt. The MP 1.399/2026 was published in the Official Gazette on November 4, 2026, and the legislation was approved by the National Congress.

Key points

• The Imposto Seletivo and Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS) replace the Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados (IPI), which was previously levied on all industry.
• The new taxes apply only to specific harmful sectors like alcohol, tobacco, and cars, while industry is exempt from the new taxes.

Context

The two new taxes were created by Constitutional Amendment 132/2023 (Reforma Tributária) and their specific rates and norms were defined by Provisional Measure MP 1.399/2026, published on November 4, 2026.

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The evidence covers only the minister's statement and the official publication of the measure. It does not include data on the actual revenue impact, specific tax rates for each sector, or the timeline for the implementation of the new taxes.

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