The Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) announced that it has opened consultations for the residual batch of income tax refunds from February, specifically aimed at taxpayers who had previously fallen into the tax net but have since regularized their situations. In Santa Catarina, 12,454 taxpayers are set to receive a total of R$ 28.3 million, highlighting the government's efforts to rectify tax discrepancies and streamline refund processes.

Taxpayers in Santa Catarina can check their eligibility and refund amounts via the Receita Federal's application or website, specifically through the Gov.br platform. Nationwide, a total of 204,824 refunds are being issued, amounting to R$ 578.9 million, which includes both priority and non-priority taxpayers. The breakdown of refunds reveals the largest amounts allotted to cities like Florianópolis, Joinville, and Blumenau, indicating a concentrated effort to address outstanding tax returns across different municipalities.

The process for claiming these refunds is designed to be accessible, encouraging taxpayers to verify their statuses and claim any outstanding amounts. This initiative not only facilitates the return of taxpayer money but also underlines the importance of maintaining updated tax information to avoid complications in future transactions. With consultations readily available online, the Federal Revenue aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in tax administration, benefiting both individual taxpayers and the broader economy.