Minister Fernando Haddad and Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco agreed to continue payroll tax relief for 17 economic sectors. Their agreement prevents immediate tax collection and phases in changes from next year until 2028. Companies will only face payroll taxes on the 13th salary in the final year. A recent Supreme Court decision temporarily suspended the […]
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