The Brazilian Federal Revenue commenced depositing amounts from the residual income tax refund batch for February 2026 on Friday (27th). This batch includes a total of 204,824 refunds amounting to R$ 578,974,901.07, designed to cater to both priority and non-priority taxpayers. Of this total amount, R$ 337,697,578.81 is allocated to taxpayers with legal priority, which includes seniors over 80 years old, seniors between 60 and 79, individuals with physical or mental disabilities or serious illness, and teachers whose primary source of income comes from teaching.

In addition to the priority payments, the Federal Revenue stated that there are 127,585 refunds meant for contributors who may not have legal priority but are being prioritized due to utilizing the pre-filled tax return and/or opting to receive payments through Pix, a digital payment method in Brazil. Furthermore, 17,318 refunds are to be issued to non-priority taxpayers, illustrating an effort to streamline the process and facilitate returns for a broader audience.

This distribution of refunds may be seen as a financial relief mechanism amidst various economic pressures faced by Brazilian taxpayers. The government's emphasis on prioritizing vulnerable groups such as the elderly and individuals with disabilities reflects an attempt to address social inequities through fiscal policy, while also expediting the returns for those who take advantage of digital solutions for tax filings.