This paper analyzes a fiscal reform that gives more equitable treatment between Brazilian states. This reform introduces in the Brazilian tax system the destination principle in the interstates transactions and eliminates federal tax incentives in the North and Northeast regions giving the resources to the less developed states. We use the computable general equilibrium approach and the results show that only six states will have loss in their tax revenues - Goiás, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Espírito Santo and Amazonas and some of the poorest states, like Maranhão, will obtain large increase in their revenues.
equalization; interstate transfers; general equilibrium; regional inequality; origin principle
