The Ministry of Finance did not support the reduction of VAT to 10% for the transportation of passengers in long-distance trains – Kommersant

                             
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Ministry of Finance did not support the idea of ​​reducing the rate of value added tax (VAT) on the transport of long-distance passenger 18 % to about 10%. It is reported by “RIA Novosti” citing the Ministry of Finance.

«The adoption of a positive decision on this issue will lead to a reduction in federal budget revenues and a negative impact on the fulfillment of commitments to finance the cost of socially significant programs. Considering the above, and taking into account the deficit of the federal budget, the proposal is not supported “, – the document says.

Ministry of Finance recalled that the plan of priority measures to ensure the steady development of the economy and social stability provides a preferential VAT rate of 10% on domestic air freight and commuter rail service.

Vice President of Russian Railways Mikhail Akulov today announced that Russian Railways for zeroing the VAT for data transport can additionally send 5 billion rubles. for the purchase of cars.

For more information about the situation in the Russian Railways, read the material “b” “Appetite comes while driving».