the receita federal do brasil has undergone many changes over the years, growing in importance along the way, with its essential aim to disseminate tax justice, while maintaining respect for brazilian citizens, and society.

some of its main functions include the planning and supervision of the federal tax administration, the proposition of improvement measures and regulations of federal tax regulation, and the monitoring of the implementation of the tax and customs policies, amongst many more..

in rio de janeiro, the  receita federal do brasil has offices in many districts including ipanema and barra da tijuca.