Brazilian Tax Systems: Simples Nacional, Lucro Presumido and Lucro Real
Legal Definition of Tributes
A tribute is a payment in money or a pecuniary benefit whose value can be measured, and it does not constitute a sanction for a tort or an illicit act.
The tribute is mandatory because it derives from the imperial power of the State over the individual, requiring payment in legal tender.
Illicit Acts and Legal Obligations
An illicit act is one that goes against the rules and is punished by the State. The juridical obligation to pay a tribute does not constitute an act of punishment or a sanction.
Taxable Events and Import/Export Taxes
A taxable event is the occurrence described by law that triggers a tax obligation. The source of the obligation is not a specific choice but the law itself. Examples include:
- IE (Export Tax)