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As the deadline nears, a large share of taxpayers has yet to file their income tax returns. The Receita Federal expects a busy close to the window and they are preparing a record-sized first batch of refunds. The article explains who qualifies for refunds, who owes tax, and how to check the status on the official site. It also looks at why filing late matters and what filers can do in these final hours.
- Many taxpayers still have not filed their latest income tax return as the deadline nears.
- The tax agency expects a large number of declarations by the deadline.
- Most returns show a refund is due.
- The first batch of refunds is the biggest ever.
- You can check your filing status on the tax office site to see if you are in the refund batch or have issues.
IR 2026 Filing Nears Deadline as 28.9% Have Not Declared
As the deadline approaches, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service reports that 28.9% of individual taxpayers have not yet submitted their IR 2026 declarations (year base 2025). By 7:16 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, the agency had received 31,313,157 documents. The filing window closes at 23:59 on May 29, at which point the service will halt reception.
Current filing progress and overall targets
The amount received so far represents about 71.2% of the total declarations expected for this year. The government plans to collect 44 million declarations in this cycle.
Returns outcome mix
Among the declarations filed to date, about 62.1% are expected to lead to a refund, while roughly 21% will require payment of income tax. About 16.9% have neither tax due nor refund.
First refund batch details
Officials say the first batch of refunds is the largest ever by volume. On May 29, approximately R$ 16 billion will be paid to around 9 million taxpayers.
Conclusion
As the IR 2026 deadline of May 29 at 23:59 nears, the process remains heavily driven by momentum, with 28.9% of taxpayers still not filed and the filing window pushing toward its closing. The Receita Federal has received about 31,313,157 declarations, accounting for roughly 71.2% of the year’s target of 44 million declarations. The first refund batch is the largest ever, with around R$ 16 billion to be paid to about 9 million taxpayers on May 29. Filings are expected to yield a refund for about 62.1%, while ~21% will owe tax and 16.9% will neither owe nor receive. For filers, the prudent action is to check the status on the Receita Federal website to confirm whether a refund is due, a return is under analysis, or there are pendencies, and to act in these final hours to ensure timely processing.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the IR 2026 deadline, and how many haven’t filed yet?
The deadline is May 29 at 23:59. As of May 23, 28.9% have not filed yet. The government expects about 44 million declarations.
- How big is the first restituição batch, and when will it be paid?
About 16 billion reais will be paid. It covers about 9 million taxpayers. The payment is on May 29.
- How many declarations are expected this year?
About 44 million declarations are expected.
- How can I check my filing status?
Check on the Receita Federal website. You can see if you get a refund, if your return is still in analysis, or if there are pendencies.
- What share of filings show a refund vs. tax due?
62.1% will get a refund. 21% owe tax. 16.9% neither owe nor receive.