Maria Carolina Gontijo
Maria Carolina Gontijo, popularly known as Duquesa de Tax, is a Brazilian lawyer and tax consultant who has gained prominence for her engaging and accessible explanations of complex tax issues. Starting her online presence in 2019, she has amassed a significant following on social media, where she shares her insights on various economic topics, including tax reform and the implications of taxation on everyday life. Gontijo recently joined the columnists' team at Estadão, where she will run a weekly program called 'Não Vou Passar Raiva Sozinha,' aimed at demystifying tax-related subjects with humor and clarity. As a strong advocate for tax reform, she emphasizes the need for public understanding and participation in ongoing economic changes.
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Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, provided ten tips on the income tax reform in her column.
Dez dicas sobre a reforma do Imposto de Renda que você não pode deixar para depois
Liechtenstein· 2026-01-12Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duchess of Tax, discusses the complexities of Brazil's tax system.
Custo Brasil: por que a insegurança tributária custa tão caro ao PaísLiechtenstein· 2025-12-22Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, lists the five most confusing moments in the tax sector in 2025.
As cinco medidas tributárias que mais causaram confusão em 2025Liechtenstein· 2025-12-18
Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, explains recent changes in the ITCMD tax during her program.
A herança de Silvio Santos e as mudanças no ITCMD sobre bens e doaçõesLiechtenstein· 2025-12-11
Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, answers questions about the Special Regime for Updating and Regularizing Assets.
Novas regras para atualização do valor do imóvel: Duquesa de Tax responde a dúvidas de contribuintesLiechtenstein· 2025-12-11Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, discusses tax issues in her column.
Vem mais mudança no Imposto de Renda por aí? EntendaLiechtenstein· 2025-12-04
Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, explains how the new tax law affects taxpayers.
Nova regra tributária para venda de imóveis é uma oportunidade ou uma cilada?Liechtenstein· 2025-12-01Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duquesa de Tax, explains how the new tax rules affect workers earning above R$ 5,000.
O que muda no IR para quem ganha acima de R$ 5 mil?Liechtenstein· 2025-12-01Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duchess of Tax, discusses the challenges of taxation in Brazil.
Netflix escancara o custo de fazer negócios no Brasil — e o tributo que só o País temLiechtenstein· 2025-11-03
Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, discusses the high costs of formal employment in Brazil.
Por que contratar no Brasil dói (e empurra os trabalhadores para a ‘pejotização’)Liechtenstein· 2025-11-01Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, explains the tax dispute involving Netflix.
Por que uma disputa tributária no Brasil fez a Netflix perder bilhões em valor de mercado?Liechtenstein· 2025-10-23Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duquesa de Tax, explained how each municipality defines IPTU based on property values.
Em vídeo, Haddad diz que reforma tributária não mexe com IPTU; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-10-23
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, explains the taxation of dividends in Brazil.
Por que o Brasil não tributa dividendos na pessoa física?Liechtenstein· 2025-10-13Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, clarifies important questions about real estate taxation in Brazil.
Venda de imóvel será tributada com imposto de consumo? Lançamentos ficarão mais caros? EntendaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-29Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, explains the tax reform in five points.
Reforma tributária: veja 5 mudanças que vão afetar a forma como você paga impostosLiechtenstein· 2025-09-22Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, reacted to the minister's video, criticizing the government's communication.
Imposto sobre aluguéis: Haddad tenta reduzir polêmicas, mas gera mais confusãoLiechtenstein· 2025-09-18Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, explains the new tax reform's impact on real estate activities.
Entenda o efeito da reforma tributária nos aluguéis e na venda de imóveisLiechtenstein· 2025-09-15Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duchess of Tax, reacts to American attacks with new tariffs.
Quando a liberdade de expressão vira justificativa para tarifa, não tem como vencer a disputaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-11
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, reacted to the announcement regarding currency intervention.
O inferno astral de Javier Milei: escândalo de corrupção e eleições fazem liberal intervir no câmbioLiechtenstein· 2025-09-07
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, explains the difference between income tax and wealth tax.
Qual a diferença entre Imposto de Renda e imposto sobre grandes fortunas? A Duquesa de Tax explicaLiechtenstein· 2025-08-27Maria Carolina Gontijo, the Duquesa de Tax, explains how the tax credit scheme works in Brazil.
Caso Sidney Oliveira escancarou tamanho do manicômio tributário brasileiro, diz a Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-08-25Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, commented on Lula's narrative regarding the economic situation.
‘Temos um band-aid para um ferimento à bala’, diz a Duquesa de Tax sobre pacote do governoLiechtenstein· 2025-08-14
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, criticized the businessman for seeking special protection.
Todos (incluindo os americanos) vão sofrer com efeito cascata do tarifaço, diz a Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-08-07
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, comments on Trump's tariff decree.
‘Até o dia 6 tudo pode acontecer, inclusive nada’, diz a Duquesa de Tax sobre tarifaço de TrumpLiechtenstein· 2025-07-31
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duchess of Tax, critiques the U.S. investigation into Brazil.
Lista dos EUA para investigar o Brasil parece bingo de churrasco de domingo, diz a Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-07-21Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, analyzes Trump's statements about tariffs.
Justificativa de Trump para as tarifas mostra que negociação será irracional, diz Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-07-17Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, discusses the economic measures adopted in Argentina.
Milei não é milagreiro, mas fez o que ninguém antes teve coragem de fazer, diz a Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-07-14
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, reacts to Trump's letter regarding the tariff.
Tarifa dos EUA acaba com dúvida de que comércio internacional é jogo político, diz Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-07-10Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, discusses Brazil's main tax incentives and their impacts.
Os cinco principais incentivos fiscais do Brasil; a Duquesa de Tax comenta cada um delesLiechtenstein· 2025-07-07
Maria Carolina Gontijo, known as the Duquesa de Tax, reacts to social media videos that exacerbate class dispute rhetoric.
É mais fácil o ‘nós contra eles’ do que enfrentar o caos tributário, diz a Duquesa de TaxLiechtenstein· 2025-07-03