Durigan: being against split payment benefits fraudsters
The Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, defended split payment and stated that opposing the measure is equivalent to benefiting fraudsters. The automatic collection model is scheduled for the second half of 2027 and aims to combat tax evasion and reduce the general tax rate.
The Minister of Finance, Dario Durigan, defended on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) the split payment, automatic collection model included in the reforma tributária, and said that opposing the measure amounts to benefiting fraudsters. The statement was given in the context of discussions on the implementation of the system, which is expected to start optionally in the second half of 2027.
According to Durigan, the mechanism is a technological innovation that guarantees transparency and tax simplification, as well as closing the siege to fraudulent companies, known as notaries. He pointed out that with less fraud, the general rate will be lower for all taxpayers.
Understand how split payment works
Split payment is a solution designed to automatically withhold and collect taxes at the time of each business transaction between companies. In practice, the amount of the tribute is separated from the main payment and directed directly to the tax, without going through the seller's account.
This reduces the possibility of evasion, as the tax is not available for the entrepreneur to use for other purposes before collection. The model guarantees the buyer the tax reduction relative to the previous stage only through the effective collection of the tax.
This measure was adopted to curb evasion and to combat the issuance of false tax notes by front companies. The source did not detail retention percentages or priority sectors for the initial phase.
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Impact on the fight against fraud
Durigan said the split payment closes the siege on fraudulent companies, the so-called notaries, which harm serious entrepreneurs. These companies issue false tax bills to generate undue credits and artificially reduce the tax burden.
Under the new system, the tax credit will only be recognized if the tax has been effectively collected in the previous stage. This eliminates the main advantage of the notaries, which is precisely to simulate the payment of taxes without performing it.
According to the government, the reduction of irregularities should contribute to lower the general rate charged to all taxpayers. The expectation is that the collection base will expand, allowing a more fair and balanced taxation.
Progressive implementation and corporate market
The minister clarified that the system will be adopted progressively, initially focusing on the corporate market, without impacting the small merchant who sells directly to the final consumer in retail. Optional implementation is planned for the second half of 2027.
This step-by-step approach aims to allow companies to adapt to new processes without abrupt breaks. Durigan criticized proposals to backtrack on the model, arguing that resisting innovation perpetuates the bureaucracy that disrupts the productive sector.
The source did not detail the full implementation schedule or the criteria for future compulsory. However, the minister’s statement indicates that the government intends to move forward with the measure despite occasional resistance.
Reactions and next steps
Durigan’s speech comes at a time of discussions on the regulation of reforma tributária. The split payment is one of the points that generate debates between business sectors and the government.
While some advocate immediate adoption as a way of combating evasion, others ask for more time for adaptation. The minister, in turn, stressed that innovation is essential to modernize the Brazilian tax system.
For taxpayers, the expectation is that reducing fraud will result in a fairer tax burden and a more competitive business environment. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to monitor the developments of this measure and its impacts on the economy.
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