A essencialidade tributária : norma de promoção da igualdade nos impostos sobre o consumo

Abstract

This work has as theme the essentiality of tax, as a norm able to promote equality in consumption taxes. The principle behind the ability to contribute is the rule that has as basis the principle of equality. This ability to contribute, however, is not achieved in all tributary relationships. In relation to consumption taxes, the autonomous rule that promotes equality is the principle of the essentiality of tax. Notwithstanding, the addressees of the essentiality norm have not conferred it the necessary efficacy. The present work, therefore, by means of a systematic construction of analysis, identifies the elements, as well as the means to achieve the essentiality of tax. After this has come to be, it is evident that essentiality is a legal principle and, under the internal perspective of the fundamental principle of equality, one of its elements the comparison criterion. Such norm must have guaranteed its efficacy and effectiveness in the relationships that are of inspectorial nature, involving goods and services, towards promoting a state of equality in taxation.