The rules for declaring Income Tax 2023 were modified by the Federal Revenue. Compared to the previous year, the taxpayer will have an extra month to file their declaration. Now, The delivery time will be between 15 March and 31 May. In this way, download for the Income Tax Declaration Program (DIRPF) can be accessed by users on the first day in force on the schedule.
The change seeks to offer declarants more peace of mind and convenience through the pre-filled declaration, which will also be made available by the Revenue from the beginning of the term. This documentation is offered through the Declaration and Income Tax Deducted at Source (Dirf), which will be delivered by the end of February to the supervisory body.
This data is passed on to paying legal entities, real estate companies and healthcare service providers. Like this, information is processed, already establishing prior completion for physical declarations within the Income Tax Program.
Inspection facilities
The IRS tax auditor, José Carlos Fernandes da Fonseca, states that the pre-filled declaration guarantees that, in addition to the convenience, the measure offers fewer risks and errors in inspection processes. Although, explains the need to increase the deadline.
“As most of the information that will be made available to taxpayers through the pre-filled declaration will reach the IRS at the end of February, there is a need for a deadline for data consolidation”, explained.
Pre-filled declaration is nothing new
This facilitating service has existed since 2014. Although, the number of users was very restricted as previously it was necessary for the taxpayer to have a digital certificate for this type of access. Then, since last year, the government released the pre-filled declaration for all taxpayers with a gov.br account at gold or silver levels.
In addition to the increase in term, the DIRPF/2023 program must also include other changes. A press conference will still be held on Monday, 27, to announce the other rules and planned changes.
