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TAXES PAYABLE (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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TAXES PAYABLE |  |
Payroll charges | R$ 75,752 | R$ 89,763
ICMS (state VAT) | 37,444 | 43,915
COFINS (tax on revenue) | 5,411 | 8,470
IPI (federal VAT) | 17,305 | 13,864
IVA (value-added tax) and others | 148,189 | 185,178
Taxes payable | R$ 284,101 | R$ 341,190

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