
Program offers discounts of up to 100% on fines and interest on municipal debts
The City of Aparecida extended until November 19th the deadline for joining REFIS 2026, a tax recovery program that offers discounts of up to 100% on fines and interest on tax and non-tax debts, including active debt and judicial collection.
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REFIS 2026 is provided for in Law No. 4,743/2026 and allows the renegotiation of tax and non-tax debts, including those registered in Active Debt, even with judicial collection, and previous installments not fully settled, as long as the debts are from triggering events that occurred until December 31, 2025.
Aparecida taxpayers gained more time to bring their accounts up to date with the City Hall. The deadline for joining the Fiscal Recovery Program (REFIS) 2026, which offers discounts on fines and interest on municipal debts, has been extended until November 19th. The initiative is coordinated by the Finance and Planning and Government Secretariats.
Provided for in Law No. 4,743/2026, the program allows the renegotiation of tax and non-tax debts, including those registered in Active Debt, even when there is already a judicial collection. Previous installments that have not yet been fully paid may also be included, as long as the debts refer to triggering events that occurred up to December 31, 2025.
Those who choose to pay in cash will receive a 100% discount on late payment fines and interest. For those who prefer to pay in installments, the benefits vary depending on the number of installments: 80% discount for payments in up to three installments, 70% in up to six installments and 60% for those who divide the debt over up to 12 months.
The legislation also establishes an additional advantage for older debts. In cases of debts relating to triggering events occurring up to December 31, 2020, there is an extra 15% reduction on the remaining balance of fines and interest, after applying the discount provided for in the chosen payment method.
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