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Brazilian committee debates tax collection from betting operators

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Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Finance and Taxation Committee is holding a hearing on betting tax collection on 20 May, at the request of deputies Paulo Guedes and Marussa Boldrim. Guedes said the hearing will examine possible gaps in tax assessment, payment and distribution, alongside tax rates, calculation bases and collection methods.

The discussion could affect oversight of betting operators’ tax reporting and the collection of public revenue.

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Chile tax authority defends tax collection from online betting platforms

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