The Nota Fiscal Gaúcha (NFG) program is set to distribute more than 400 prizes every day throughout March 2025. This initiative, which forms part of the 'Receita da Sorte' lottery system, will allocate 429 daily prizes of R$ 50 each, along with one significant prize of R$ 500 each day. The total amount being distributed throughout the month could exceed R$ 680,000. This year, the program has been enhanced to boost participants' chances by including unclaimed funds from the previous month, adding 29 additional daily prizes to the competition.
Since its inception, the intention behind the Nota Fiscal Gaúcha has been to encourage taxpayers to include their CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) number on their invoices. This practice not only supports fiscal responsibility but also generates excitement among participants through the possibility of winning cash prizes. The NFG app facilitates participation by notifying users about their chances to win, provided they have enabled notifications. The receipt then appears digitally on their wallets, allowing users to check instantly if they have won. This real-time feedback is one of the appealing aspects of the program.
This isn’t just about instant gratification, though. Besides the immediate rewards, every invoice submitted earns points which can be converted to lottery tickets for the monthly NFG draws, occurring after the last Wednesday of every month. Therefore, by simply asking for their CPF to be added to their invoices when making purchases, participants are not only engaged with the program but also accrue benefits like potential discounts on their IPVA (tax on vehicle ownership) through the Bom Cidadão initiative, the specifics of which are determined by the number of invoices saved.
Throughout the previous months, support from the government for this initiative has been visible, especially with the recent actions of the Rio Grande do Sul’s State Treasury Department (Sefaz), which manages the NFG. Monthly competitions keep participants who register their CPF on invoices engaged and offer substantial prizes. For example, February’s draw, which attracted significant interest, resulted in 19 consumers from Porto Alegre winning various amounts, totaling R$ 200,000 distributed across multiple cash prizes.
Of course, the stakes are always high as every prize contributes to excitement and participation levels within the program. The total number of earned lottery tickets can be tremendous; February's contest alone generated approximately 64.3 million tickets, making the odds of winning significantly favorable for some, as prizes ranged from R$ 1,000 to as much as R$ 50,000.
With continued support from citizens—currently totaling over 4 million registrants, which accounts for nearly 43% of the population of Rio Grande do Sul—this program obliges many to think about tax contributions positively. Significantly, it showcases to the residents of the state the advantages of responsible fiscal behavior, particularly contributing to societal good by reducing tax evasion and reinforcing the importance of proper tax systems.
The NFG's continuing growth and innovation have been met with encouraging responses as well, indicating its role as more than just tax collection; it’s built upon community spirit and participation. The state government supports various local entities, making sure to promote not only individual success but collective good through the use of these public funds. Participants are encouraged to select up to five community organizations to which their collected funds might benefit directly.
The Nota Fiscal Gaúcha’s reach extends beyond individual advantages; it promotes stronger community ties and pushes against informal market practices, ensuring funds collected through taxes are more effectively used to stimulate local economies. Each interaction with the program not only encourages responsible consumption but also cultivates civic pride—a concept strongly supported by regular educational initiatives and outreach through various platforms.
This March, as the inaugural draws commence, the NFG hesitates to rest on its laurels, instead opting to ramp up incentives. These are powerful motivators for continuing to build not only individual awareness of the personal benefits of charitable and responsible engagement with public finance but also broader social programs meant to solidify fiscal integrity.