Across Moscow, officials from the Russian State Duma and the Council of Ministers are refining draft amendments that would introduce a progressive tax scale into the national tax regime. This update came from Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, and it signals a move toward reform outlined during discussions with the public and within the government. The focus, he noted, is to adjust how income is taxed to reflect different levels of earnings and to align Russia’s fiscal framework with how many other economies handle taxation.
In remarks to journalists, the deputy stated that deputies plan to modify the Tax Law to implement the new structure. The aim, according to Aksakov, is to move swiftly on these changes, as lawmakers seek to integrate the recommendations into the legislative timetable without unnecessary delay.
President Vladimir Putin has described Russian society as broadly ready for a transition to a progressive taxation model, noting in a recent interview that the public would view the reform as normal. During a speech to the Federal Assembly, Putin underscored the need to modernize the tax system and to explore parameters that would shape any potential reform. Media discussions have already circulated various scenarios and figures surrounding how the scale might operate, with further details anticipated in forthcoming coverage. [citation]
Earlier discussions in the State Duma reflected the view that the move toward a more graduated tax system could be an important reform milestone, with several lawmakers signaling openness to debating the specifics in the near term. The conversation remains focused on balancing budget needs with social and economic goals, and on ensuring the changes are understood by the public as part of a broader, modernization effort. [citation]