Attempt to prohibit the storage of undeclared cash amount of more than 1 million rubles. It was not supported by the Russian government. A draft negative review of the initiative of the State Duma deputy from the Just Russia – For Truth faction Anatoly Wasserman, prepared by the government commission on legislative activities, has been made available TASS.
Wasserman proposed to add to the Criminal Code a new article on the illegal circulation of cash, which provides for the obligation to hold cash in rubles or foreign currency in an amount equal to or more than 1 million rubles, without notifying the tax authorities and without specifying its source. source of money.
According to the Commission, the introduction of criminal liability does not meet the requirements for criminalization of actions, creates risks of negative consequences for law-abiding citizens who have savings and do not use bank services. In addition, Russian legislation does not prohibit the holding of cash and does not provide for tax authorities to give notice. The document also states that settlements that are not related to the implementation of entrepreneurial activities can be made in cash, without limits on the amount.
Former Member of Parliament Anatoly Wasserman declarationBill prohibiting the storage of undeclared cash of more than 1 million rubles. It’s not ready yet and there is now an “opinion gathering”.