The public consultation was opened this Tuesday (9) with the aim of discussing the form of returning more than R$50,1 billion in tax credits to consumers, referring to court decisions on the removal of ICMS from the calculation basis of PIS/Pasep and Cofins in electricity bills.
According to announcement of ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), the proposal put out for public consultation by the agency's board provides for the return of the amounts through a reduction in the next tariff adjustments, within a period of up to five years.
Efrain Cruz, the reporting director of the matter, argues that “the credits belong to the consumer and should be used in the most beneficial way possible for them”. Furthermore, he believes that, even before the public consultation closes, part of the amounts may already be returned in special situations.
André Pepitone, CEO of ANEEL, highlighted that the measure benefits the population, especially in a scenario of reduced income for many people. “In addition to complying with the court decision, the return of these resources follows the spirit of tariff relief, the main banner of this board of directors ANEEL. Therefore, since the beginning of consultations with society on the topic, we have always advocated that the credits be used to alleviate adjustments to electricity bills, to the benefit of the consumer,” he stated.
The proposal of ANEEL will remain open for public consultation between February 11 and March 29. Those interested in participating can send their contributions to cp005_2021@aneel.gov.br.
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