The measure aims to partially or fully refund the tax on refrigerators, stoves and washing machines
Consumers in Rio Grande do Sul will be entitled to a partial or total refund of the amount ICMS paid for the purchase of so-called “white” appliances: refrigerators, stoves, washing machines and dryers. The measure was announced by the governor Eduardo Leiteafter informing that the proposal was being analyzed.
Measurement details
The complete details of the measure will be released in the next few days, after the final adjustments. although the National Council for Financial Policy (Confaz) the initiative has already been approved, the approval of Ministry of Financegiven the restrictions of the agreement that suspended payment of the state’s debt to the federal government.
The measure, valid until the end of the year, will not distinguish between consumers affected or not by May’s record floods in Rio Grande do Sul. Refunds will be retroactive for purchases made from May 1st. With ICMS impacting these products at 17%, the value return to the consumer will provide a significant discount. For example, when you purchase a refrigerator that costs R$1,500, the discount will be R$255, for a final price of R$1,245.
“Volta Por Cima” program.
Additionally, the state government paid for the third batch of program resources “Return”, benefiting more than 5,500 families affected by environmental disasters between January 1 and May 31, 2024. The total value of the lot is R$13,827,500, and each homeless or homeless family will receive R$2,500, according to the criteria defined by the government. Contemplation consultation can be done using the CPF number on the site sosenchentes.rs.gov.br.
Since its launch in June 2023, the “Volta Por Cima” program has already provided 68.3 thousand benefits, for a total of over R$ 149.6 million. For this edition, in addition to the R$ 100 million already allocated, a new contribution of R$ 30 million has been added. Resource management is carried out by the Secretariat for Social Development (headquarters), with the support of the Finance and Planning, Governance and Management departments.
Beneficiaries who do not yet have the card will be able to collect it at the Banrisul branch designated in their city starting from 20 June. Anyone who has lost their card can request a duplicate by calling 0800-541-2323 (Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 20:00, and Saturday, from 8:00 to 14:00).
Source: Terra
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