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Russian Considering Cut in Social Security Rate with Increase in VAT Rate

|Proposed Changes|Russia
Russia

The Russian Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering a reduction in the combined social security contribution rate from 30% to 22% that would be offset with an increase in the standard value added tax rate from 18% to 22%. The shift in the tax burden from labor to consumption is meant to support businesses and reduce the prevalence of informal sector employment.

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