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Officials from the Receita Federal announce relief for thousands of taxpayers as they reprocess amended returns. The article explains how many were freed from the malha fina and what this shift means for those still under review. It notes the retention rate has moved downward, while some cases remain under analysis. It also outlines common errors that trigger checks, the steps to correct them online, and how readers can stay informed through official alerts.
- Many taxpayers were freed from the tax audit after reprocessing corrected returns
- Some returns remain under review by the Receita Federal
- The audit rate has fallen but stays higher than last year
- Common mistakes include wrong values, missing income, and inconsistencies with third parties
- If your return is in the audit, refunds are paused; corrections can be done online; follow updates via the official WhatsApp group
Major development: Thousands freed from malha fina
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service announced relief for a large group of taxpayers in 2026. By reprocessing recalculated amended filings, about 70,000 Brazilian taxpayers were removed from the malha fina, the audit queue. Officials say this reduces the overall retention rate to 6.08%. Despite the improvement, roughly 200,000 declarations are still being reviewed. The latest figure shows the current rate up 1.09 percentage points higher than the same period last year. Additionally, 2026 saw a 1.5% rise in the total number of returns submitted to the agency, with officials deeming the retention rate consistent with historical patterns.
Key figures and trends
Officials note that the updated figures reflect a significant easing of the tax review backlog due to the reprocessing effort. The agency emphasizes that the level of retention remains in line with long-term trends, even as improvements continue.
What malha fina means and its consequences
The malha fina occurs when a tax return is selected for a closer check, aiming to detect inconsistencies or irregularities. Common issues that trigger scrutiny include incorrect figures, omitted income, income that does not match financial movements, wealth that appears disproportionate to declared earnings, and discrepancies with information from third parties. Even declaring a dependent who is listed on another return can be a factor. If a return is placed in malha fina, any refund is paused until the review ends, and penalties may apply. In cases of unresolved issues, a taxpayer’s CPF can be entered into Cadin, the federal government’s database for unsettled credits.
How taxpayers can address issues
When errors are found, corrections can be executed through an online amended filing. Officials advise addressing any inconsistencies promptly to avoid prolonged delays or penalties.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Brazilians were cleared from the malha fina backlog in 2026? About 70,000 Brazilians were cleared thanks to the reprocessing of rectifying declarations.
- What is the current retention rate after the update? The retention rate is 6.08%. It’s down, but still 1.09% higher than last year.
- How many declarations are still under analysis? About 200,000 declarations remain under analysis.
- What common errors trigger malha fina? Wrong values, omitted income, income not matching financial movements, assets too high for declared income, or mismatches with third parties. A dependent’s declaration can also trigger it.
- What can you do if your return hits malha fina? File a rectifying declaration online to fix the issues. Refunds stay blocked until the review ends. You may face fines, and in some cases the CPF may go to Cadin if not regularized.