The Russian government has no plans to increase the tax burden, said Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Shatalov, who was quoted by the media. Given the difficult economic situation, there are two ways: cut spending or raise taxes. But now chosen the first path. In addition, the absolute priority – creating favorable conditions for business.
“Of course, some risks remain, but in order to be implemented should happen some very serious shocks. The overall economic situation is worrying but, God forbid, do without a deep crisis. Otherwise possible strategic decisions “, – he said.
Recall government discussed ways to increase indirect taxes for the past year. Speaking about the possible introduction of a sales tax, as well as the increase in the VAT rate by 2 percentage points to 20 percent in 2015. But the decision to increase the tax burden and was not accepted. Tax moratorium promised late last year in a letter to the Federal Assembly and President Vladimir Putin.
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” While We proceed from the list of assignments in which there is a point to freeze the tax regime, as well as the implementation of the decisions that have already been made. But, of course, no one can confidently predict how the situation will develop further: we can not exclude anything, “- commented President’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
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