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Arthur Lira considers betting tax rises to fund income tax relief

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Brazilian lawmaker Arthur Lira said he may consider raising taxes on betting or taxing illegal operators to help fund an income tax exemption for people earning up to R$5,000. Betting tax increases were not included in his committee-approved report, but a government provisional measure contains a proposed increase; Lira said he could include its provisions in the income tax bill.

A proposed tax change could alter betting operators’ tax obligations if Congress approves it.

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