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The claim

Quem ganha medalha olímpica vai pagar imposto no Brasil

Rating

EXPLICA

Reviewed by SBT News ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

Brazilian Olympic medals are exempt from tax under a federal law in force since 2007. Cash prizes from the Brazilian Olympic Committee were taxable until a measure published on August 8, 2024, exempted qualifying Olympic and Paralympic prizes awarded from July 24, 2024.[S1]

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  1. [S1] SBT News original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026