The ruling was issued after scrutiny of a tax dispute involving blogger Elena Blinovskaya, who faces a substantial tax obligation to the authorities. The amount in question totals 1.4 billion rubles, a figure that includes the base debt, penalties, and fines, and it has been determined as payable in full. This summary of the decision comes from a statement reported by TASS and attributed to legal representative Natalia Salnikova.
According to Salnikova, a recent appellate decision from the Federal Tax Service in Moscow has directed the fulfillment of tax requirements against Blinovskaya. The ruling consolidates the sums of the outstanding debt, accrued fines, and penalties, bringing the overall liability to 1.407 billion rubles. This disclosure reflects the culmination of the tax authority’s assessment and the formal order to collect the specified amounts, leaving limited room for negotiated reductions within the scope of the current decision.
The counsel noted that the defense had hoped for a substantial reduction in the tax payments, potentially by fifty percent, but those arguments were not accepted by the authorities. The outcome underlines the firmness of the assessment and the strict application of tax laws as interpreted by the filing and review process involved in this case.
Previously, the Moscow City Court had authorized house arrest for Blinovskaya in relation to concerns over tax payments slated to reach 918 million rubles by a designated deadline. The court order reflected judicial consideration of the risk of non-payment and the need to ensure compliance during the pending proceedings and any subsequent appeals. The decision underscores the persistence of the authorities in pursuing timely settlement while the case progresses through the legal system.
From the materials submitted by the attorneys, it appears that tax inspectors conducted an exhaustive review of all taxes, fees, and insurance premiums assessed for the year 2022. The scope of the audit and the thoroughness of the verification process have been cited by the defense as points of contention, suggesting that the final figures represent a comprehensive calculation rather than a selective or arbitrary assessment. This context helps explain the scale of the liability and the complexities involved in contesting the figures through administrative and judicial channels. [Source: TASS via Natalia Salnikova]
Earlier communications indicated that Elena Blinovskaya’s tax debt could potentially escalate to a much higher level, with some projections suggesting a possible multiple-billion ruble liability. The evolving nature of the case, including how the tax authorities interpret income, deductions, and social contributions across the relevant tax period, continues to be a focal point for observers monitoring the enforcement landscape. [Source: TASS via Natalia Salnikova]