Step by step to submit your income tax return 2022

Check the main information required and step-by-step for the income tax declaration.

Step by step to file your income tax return for 2022 (base year 2021)

Last Monday, the seventh, the deadline to submit an advertisement income tax 2022 Base year 2021, the IRS expects to receive more than 34 million account statements this year. Check out the step-by-step information below and learn the key information for ad delivery.

Shipping via Federal Revenue and e-CAC

Among the innovations announced by Federal Revenue this year is the ability to send an advertisement via the “Meu Imposto de Renda” app and through an e-CAC in the Meu Imposto de Renda division. However, software download from Federal Revenue has also been made available, in this way, taxpayers have more options and can choose the software that best suits their needs.

Registration data and pre-filled declaration

This year, Federal Revenue has expanded access to pre-filled data, that is, it will be possible for taxpayers who do not have a digital certificate to access the pre-filled statement through the portal gov.br. However, the option to start a blank declaration is still available, and it is enough for the taxpayer to choose this method and manually enter the registration data.

Revenues

To enter the income received, access the “Income” tab and enter all relevant information according to the income reports from the payers.

All information, such as CNPJ and company name for payment sources, must be included. In the “Exempt and non-taxable income” field, gains earned from activities that are exempt from IRRF (withholding income tax), for example, interest related to savingsFGTS withdrawal, unemployment insurance etc. It is important to note that these incomes are mandatory as long as they are equal to or more than 40,000 BRL.

assets and rights

In this section, the assets and rights of the taxpayer must be entered. Assets can be interpreted as real estate and / or vehicles, for example, the taxpayer’s rights, in this section, can be financial investments not yet redeemed, equity, etc.

Payments made

Advances should include all deductible expenses i.e. expenses incurred by the taxpayer with dependents, education, medical expenses, etc.

It is important to be aware of the discount ceilings imposed by “Assad”. For example, those who opt for the simplified discount will have a limit of R$ 1,6754.34, for educational expenses the limit is R$ 3,561.60 per person. One of the novelties this year is the unlimited deductions for health expenses and Covid-19 tests, however, these must be proven by bills.

Complete or simplified statement?

The choice between full or simplified declaration consists only of choosing a tax form, before submitting your return, Federal Revenue’s special program indicates which one is more beneficial.

bank data

Finally, at the end of filling out, the taxpayer must register his current account data to deposit the refund, after this step, you just need to click on the button Submit the statement.