Brazilians to Work 149 Days for Taxes in 2025: A Nation's Burden

Brazilians Face Soaring Tax Burden: 149 Days of Work to Pay Taxes in 2025 Brazil is grappling with a significant increase in its tax burden, according to a recent study by the Brazilian Institute of Planning and Taxation (IBPT). The study reveals that Brazilians will need to work 149 days out of the year, or roughly 40%, to cover their tax obligations in 2025. This represents a dramatic increase from the 1970s. The impact is particularly felt by higher-income earners, with those in the upper-middle class (earning over R$10,000) required to work until June 5th to pay their taxes. The middle class (earning between R$3,000 and R$10,000) will work until May 22nd, and lower-income earners (up to R$3,000) until May 29th. "This increase in the tax burden is unsustainable," says Roberto Motta, a commentator on the Jovem Pan News program #OsPingosnosIs. "It's a significant portion of the year that people are working just to pay taxes and it's impacting all income levels." The IBPT study highlights that taxes on consumer goods represent the most significant portion of the tax burden, accounting for 22% or 83 days of work. The findings have sparked a national conversation about tax reform and the need for more equitable distribution of the tax burden. The government is under pressure to address the concerns raised by the IBPT report and find solutions to alleviate the burden on taxpayers.