Brazil's Federal Revenue Service has amended its taxpayer service rules to prohibit the in-person issuance of Individual Income Tax Return (DIRPF) copies and delivery receipts, requiring authenticated digital access to better protect confidential taxpayer information.
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) announced the publication of Ordinance RFB No. 713, dated 30 July 2026, amending rules governing in-person taxpayer services.
Among the changes is the prohibition on providing copies of the Individual Income Tax Return (DIRPF) and the corresponding delivery receipt at service units.
The measure aims to reduce the risk of unauthorised access to information protected by tax secrecy, given the sensitive nature of the data contained in these documents. A copy of the tax return and the delivery receipt will now be made available exclusively through channels that use authentication and access control mechanisms.
The Ordinance also introduces adjustments to procedures related to in-person service, guided service, and the receipt of documents in digital service processes.
The new rules became effective upon the publication of the Ordinance in the Official Gazette on 3 August 2026.
