Brasília - Government revenue was US$9.581 billion (R$25.745 billion) in November which, although a nominal rise of 5%, is actually a decrease of 2.08%, when corrected by the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), and then compared to the same period last year.


"Revenue is down due to lower corporate tax revenue in general and the specific tax on company profits (Confins)," explained Ricardo Pinheiro, the deputy head of the Brazilian IRS (Secretário da Receita Federal).


However, cumulative government revenue for the year, corrected for inflation, has risen 9.92%, compared to the same period last year, reaching more than US$111 billion (R$298 billion).


Pinheiro says that even with the lower revenue in November, the government is on target for the year regarding total revenue. "With much sacrifice and effort we will once again meet our budgetary goals," he declared.


Agência Brasil

Reporter: Daniel Lima

Translator: Allen Bennett

12/21/2004