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02/04/2013
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Injunction lets kill all educational expenses in the statement of the IR
Rio - A victory to end the limit of deduction of expenditure on education in the income tax of individuals (IR), which can form case for all taxpayers, was obtained by the National Association of Tax Auditors Internal Revenue Service (Sindifisco). The Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region granted an injunction suspending the application of the limit of deduction of expenditure on education this year to inspectors, members of the union. Union still appeal against the decision.
With two small children, Mario Jorge Campos feels right to deduct the full amount of tuition | Photo: Estefan Radovicz / Agency Day
Having been monocratic deliberation, the injunction has yet to be ratified, or even be terminated by the plenary of the TRF. The decision benefits about 25 000 labor inspectors active, retired and pensioners across the country who have personal expenses or dependent on schools, kindergartens or schools.
"Although provisional decision, already is paying for all union members", says Luiz Antonio Benedito, Director of Technical Affairs Sindifisco.
A partial victory for labor inspectors may soon be extended to all taxpayers. Is that similar action was filed last week, the Federal Supreme Court (STF), the Order of Lawyers of Brazil (OAB) calling for an end to limit the deduction of expenditure on education. Deduction homeless - currently at R $ 3,091.35 per dependent - as occurs in health expenses or alimony.
"When seeking judicial appointment in this regard is that it is not uncommon to pay about £ 1000 a month on education for themselves or their children, about $ 12,000 per year. However, despite having high taxation, does not see a return. We have to pay health insurance, private school or even security, "criticizes Benedict.
The union charges the federal government a quick update, both on the table as the values of deductions of Income Tax of Individuals, "It is necessary to set more reasonable values."
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The lawyer Taisa Maciel, 36, who keeps a child in private school, said the families would be fairer IR can deduct the full amount of tuition. "So why pay for expensive education that should be provided by the government," he said.
The quality of public education and the high value of national taxes were also criticized by retired Mario Jorge Campos, 63: "The Constitution says that it is the duty of the State to Education. The right would be able to deduct the full amount of tuition in the IR. Because, the college itself pays taxes and the government already gets it. I have two sons, ages 8 and 10 years, and discount everything I can. "
The systems analyst Celia Maria Seabra, 44, approved the injunction obtained by Sindifisco and hopes that the benefit may be extended to other taxpayers. With two children in school and one in college, she's spending on education "really big."
Until this second, only 22.3% of taxpayers made the statement.
Usually released for phones and tablets
Statements of Income Tax for Individuals (PIT) can now be made through tablets and smartphones. The IRS authorized yesterday the availability of the application, which is compatible only with Android OS and iOS (Apple), for individuals who will settle accounts with the Lion and live in the country.
Revenue estimates that about 5 million workers will be able to use the app to make the declaration of annual adjustment this year. There are restrictions, however, for some types of taxpayers, such as those who have overseas income or gains in stocks, for example.
Effort to help make statement
Anyone who has doubts about declaring income tax can clarify them on Thursday and Friday, a joint effort sponsored by the Association of Accounting and Business Services Corporate Advisory, Skills, Information and Research (Sescon-RJ). At the event, held at the Largo da Carioca, Center interested will receive guidance and tips for accountants.
Source: The Day - Online
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