The majority of Russians approve of the transition to a progressive personal income tax scale

Two-thirds of Russians (64%) support the introduction of a progressive scale of taxation of personal income, showed survey Superjob.ru. The proposal to introduce a differentiated taxation system in Russia was voiced by Vladimir Putin in his address to the Federal Assembly on February 29. He did not give specific numbers. Already prepared for submission to the State Duma bill from “A Just Russia” it is proposed to establish increased rates of 15% for income over 5 million rubles. up to 25% for income over 500 million rubles. in year.

Respondents who spoke out against differentiation fear that this will result in a revival of the practice of paying gray wages.