Brazilian taxpayers can prepare for a significant change in the Income Tax (IR) declaration process from 2025. José Carlos da Fonseca, the national supervisor of the IR Program, recently announced that the declaration method will become completely digital, using cloud storage technologies and online applications to facilitate and speed up the declaration and data analysis process.
What will the digital Income Tax declaration be like in 2025?
Currently, many taxpayers are already familiar with the IRS software for declaring income tax, but the process still requires the program to be downloaded and installed on personal computers. From 2025, the system will evolve into a fully online platformeliminating the need for installations, allowing checks and updates to be carried out in real time.
This is just the beginning of a new era, says Fonseca. “With this advancement, we hope to not only simplify the process, but also increase efficiency in collecting and processing tax information.“
What are the advantages for IR 2024 taxpayers?
With the new online system, users will be able to access and make their statements from any device with internet access, providing greater flexibility and convenience. Furthermore, the online system promises to reduce common errors and inconsistencies in declarations, thanks to the automatic validations that occur when filling in the data.
How does the platform guarantee the security and privacy of taxpayers?
A major concern for taxpayers with the online IR declaration system is data security and privacy. Fonseca assures that these issues are priorities. “We are working with the most advanced security technologies to ensure that our taxpayers’ information is protected against any unauthorized access attempts“, he explains.
AThe teams from the Federal Revenue Service and Serpro, the government’s data service, are already working together to develop and test the security protocols that will be implemented on the new platform.
What are the dates and deadlines for the system transition?
According to the schedule released by the Federal Revenue, the new system should be launched gradually from the beginning of 2025, with the expectation that by the end of the year the majority of taxpayers will already be using the new digital platform.
Expectations for the future
For taxpayers who remain accustomed to the current system, the move to a fully digital platform may seem challenging. However, the IRS promises to offer educational resources and detailed tutorials to help with the transition.
“Our goal is to make this transition a smooth and hassle-free process for everyone involved”, concludes Fonseca.
The modernization of the Income Tax declaration process reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of public services and better meet citizens’ expectations in the digital era.
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