Brazil’s state governments are set to forgo R$ 267 billion ($47.68 billion) in revenue through tax benefits by 2025. This figure marks a dramatic 189.13% increase from 2020 levels, nearly tripling in just five years. A study by Fenafisco, the Federation of State and District Tax Authorities, highlights this trend. The organization warns about the […]
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