The Receita Federal opened online consultations today for the second lot of the 2026 Income Tax refunds [4].

This release represents a historic milestone for the Brazilian tax authority, as this specific lot is the largest ever in terms of the number of beneficiaries. The scale of the payout reflects a significant injection of liquidity into the domestic economy as millions of citizens prepare to receive owed credits.

According to the federal revenue service, 9,585,797 taxpayers are eligible for this second lot [2]. While some reports suggested a higher number of beneficiaries, the official count provided by Valor Investe remains the primary benchmark for this batch [2]. The total credit amount allocated for this second installment is R$ 16 billion [1].

Taxpayers can now verify whether they are included in this group through the official government portals. Payments for those eligible in this lot are scheduled to be deposited on June 30, 2026 [3].

The process follows the first lot of the year and precedes further scheduled releases. The Receita Federal said the opening date for the special automatic cashback lot is set for July 8, 2026 [5].

This cycle of refunds is part of the annual IRPF process, where the government returns overpaid taxes to individuals. The high volume of beneficiaries in this second lot indicates a streamlined processing phase for the 2026 tax year, a move intended to reduce the backlog of pending claims.

“The second lot is the largest ever in terms of number of beneficiaries.”

The record-breaking size of the second refund lot suggests that the Receita Federal has increased its processing efficiency for the 2026 cycle. By distributing R$ 16 billion to nearly 9.6 million people in a single batch, the government is providing a substantial short-term stimulus to consumer spending across Brazil.