The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has announced that it expects to receive a total of 647,829 Income Tax declarations from residents of Mato Grosso do Sul for the fiscal year 2026. The declaration period will open on March 23 and conclude on May 29. This announcement was made during a press conference held on January 16, where officials detailed key aspects and updates regarding the declaration process for this year.

For the year 2026, individuals who earned more than R$ 35,584.00 in 2025 are required to file their Income Tax declarations. This marks an increase from the previous year's threshold of R$ 33,888.00. Furthermore, those with a gross income from rural activities exceeding R$ 177,920.00 must also file, up from the prior limit of R$ 169,440.00. In addition, individuals earning less than two minimum wages per month in 2025 are exempt from filing unless they meet other necessary criteria.

A noteworthy improvement in the declaration process includes new data being added to the pre-filled declaration. This aims to streamline the filing experience for taxpayers and minimize potential errors in the declaration process. Overall, these updates indicate an ongoing effort by the Federal Revenue Service to enhance compliance and efficiency within the tax system in Brazil, particularly in Mato Grosso do Sul, which is gearing up for this significant administrative task ahead of the deadline.