The Ministry of Finance proposes to introduce separate amendments to the Tax Code as part of the budget package. This is stated in the message of the ministry.
This includes an increase in the standard VAT rate to 22% from 20%. At the same time, the 10% discount rate remains for all socially important goods — food, medicines and medical products, goods for children and others.
It is also proposed to change the taxation system of bookmakers: the introduction of a gambling tax in the amount of 5% of accepted bets for bookmakers; the introduction of a corporate income tax in the amount of 25% for bookmakers.
In addition, it is proposed to reduce the income threshold for taxpayers applying the simplified taxation system, if exceeded, the obligation to pay VAT arises to 10 million rubles from 60 million rubles.
If adopted, the amendments to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation will enter into force on January 1, 2026.
