- Ukraine proposed a VAT tax on self-employed individuals as part of reforms tied to an $8 billion IMF loan.
- The measure has been criticized as “not-constructive” and is considered highly sensitive and unpopular.
- Ukrainian officials, including Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, are in ongoing discussions with the IMF and European officials to find alternative revenue sources.
- The decision on the VAT tax is postponed, not canceled, as consultations continue for the 2027 budget.
Source: devdiscourse.com
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