Politics

Chamber approves IPTU exemption for churches and temples

Text goes to Senate analysis

Agência Brasil *

Published on 16/12/2021 - 21:36

Brasília

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The Chamber of Deputies approved, in two rounds, the proposal to amend the Constitution (PEC), which grants exemption from the Urban Property and Land Property Tax (IPTU) for temples of any religious cult, even if they are tenants of the property. The text for analysis by the Senate.

The proposal was approved by 393 votes in favor and 37 against in the first round and 376 in favor and 30 against in the second round.

* With information from the news agency Câmara de Notícias

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