Brazilian lawmakers discuss raising betting taxes in tax-benefit bill
Brazilian congressional leaders and the government were discussing whether to add higher taxes on betting companies and fintechs to a bill reducing tax benefits, according to the report. A Senate committee-approved proposal would raise the tax on betting companies’ gross revenue from 12% to 15% next year and 18% from 2028; the article said the bill’s rapporteur had not disclosed his plans. The proposal remained under negotiation.
The proposed rates could increase betting companies’ tax burden if lawmakers include them in the bill.