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Taxation in eSports is a whole topic to discuss. The Brazilian CS:GO star, FalleN, is already discussing the issue with their president.

If we want eSports to be recognized as sports, we have to accept all the consequences. The taxes that big athletes pay are not low compared to the rest of the population. For this reason, ' FalleN' dedicated a few words to Jair Bolsonaro.

Recently, there was the case of a 13-year-old Argentine boy who managed to earn US$900,000 for finishing fifth in the Fortnite World Cup. He should pay 35% of his prize between the United States and Argentina.

However, it is a new issue that must be addressed by many responsible entities. The MIBR player, FalleN, shared on social media the conversations he has with the president of Brazil in this regard.

"It is difficult to invest in Brazil, I am putting my money and I only see it vanish," commented the e-sports athlete. Since 2016, he has been working on a peripherals brand for gamers.

If you believe it or not, today @jairbolsonaro called me to show that progress is being made regarding taxes in the gaming area in general.
Can you imagine if we can get the president's help to bring the major to Brazil? 😁 pic.twitter.com/8u2zstOLrz
— Gabriel Toledo (@FalleNCS) July 30, 2019

You cannot reduce or eliminate taxes all at once because it breaks national companies that start competing with the international market. However, they should use the transition time to adapt. The business world needs to be GOOD for the consumer always!
— Gabriel Toledo (@FalleNCS) July 30, 2019

After the conversation with the president, the player announced that in the neighboring country they are studying the possibility of reducing taxes for gaming products, which includes games and peripherals.

Brazil is one of the most powerful countries in the region in CS: GO eSports and players must have a competitive and tax environment that measures up. We will have to see what Jair Bolsonaro, the current president, plans to decree.