The decision to introduce an increased personal income tax for those working abroad would require in-depth legal elaboration and amendments to relevant laws. said Pravda.Ru financial analyst, candidate of economics Mikhail Belyaev.
“An attempt to impose increased taxes on this or that person solely on the basis of the fact that he works abroad or is in Russia is not enough for this, this must be a deeper legitimate legal study,” said the economist.
Belyaev reminded a person who works at the place of income in Russia that such a tax is levied. That is, the employer of this person transfers personal income tax to the budget. The rate is 13% for all employees and 15% for those who receive more than 5 million rubles.
“If these are our Russians, but they work remotely at a foreign company, and they are employees of the company they work for. I wouldn’t say that this is a legally foolproof move to impose such an increased tax on them here in Russia for earning income abroad, ”said Belyaev.
24 April government contributed The State Duma introduced a bill obliging Russian companies in some cases to collect 30% of personal income tax on payments in favor of employees leaving abroad. According to the document, the innovation should affect anyone who uses the Russian part of the Internet for business or uses technical, software and hardware facilities located in Russia. at the Ministry of Finance clarifiedthat tax changes do not affect employees covered by employment contracts.