- State Duma approved a tax policy bill.
- The bill lowers the VAT income threshold for simplified and patent regimes to 20 million rubles in 2026, 15 million in 2027, and 10 million from 2028.
- Introduces a zero-rate excise tax on specified denatured ethyl alcohol.
- Extends special late payment penalty calculations and accelerated VAT refund procedures for 2026.
- Extends norms to help businesses affected by suspended double tax agreements (DTAs).
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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