A noteworthy sentiment concerning the income tax system has emerged among Russians, with the majority viewing the uniform tax rate of 13% as unjust.
This perspective is bolstered by findings from a survey conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM). A commanding 67% of respondents express disapproval of the fixed 13% rate. Surprisingly, about 53% of participants would endorse a rate increase if it meant the government could provide more substantial support to the nation’s impoverished.
Furthermore, 27% of those surveyed argued that income tax in Russia should be levied at a significantly lower rate, suggesting that this would leave individuals with more resources to meet their needs. Meanwhile, every fifth respondent remained undecided on the issue.
The VCIOM survey garnered insights from 1,600 adult Russians.
This revelation comes in the wake of recent adjustments to Russia’s income tax framework in 2024. These adjustments have seen a broadening of the list of non-taxable payments and an increase in deduction amounts, coupled with streamlined processing for claiming these deductions.
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