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the taxation of assets such as vehicles, boats, real estate, and inheritances.This strategic shift comes after overcoming legal hurdles,
including challenges in the Supreme Federal Court.The reform leverages a constitutional amendment related to consumption taxes to alter the
taxation of assets, traditionally under local jurisdictions.These modifications, proposed in a recent bill by the Ministry of Finance, now
await congressional approval
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(Photo Internet reproduction)One notable change is the revision of the electricity bill charge, formerly dedicated to public lighting, which
will now support a wider range of municipal expenses.Although the current fee remains the same, there are anticipations of future
increases.Additionally, the reform introduces significant union-funded compensation funds that particularly benefit northern states
However, questions about their integration into the federal budget persist.Mayors benefit from the ability to recalibrate property tax bases
through decrees, bypassing the need for extensive legislative approvals.This move has sparked a competitive rush among jurisdictions to
consolidate five existing taxes into a value-added tax (VAT), aiming to maintain the current tax load on consumption.Changes in asset taxes
are set to raise costs for taxpayers
increasing the tax burden, there is ongoing concern.Some fear that further amendments in Congress might extend the scope of these taxes.The
focus remains on refining VAT collection rather than expanding property taxes, ensuring the legislative adjustments aim at clarifying rather
than hiking taxes.As these reforms unfold, they are set to significantly alter the financial landscape for local and state governments in
Brazil, placing greater scrutiny on asset wealth.
