Russia Proposes Tax Relief for Families and Veterans Importing Cars
A new bill has been introduced in Russia to ease financial pressures on certain groups when importing cars. The proposal, submitted by lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR), targets large families, people with disabilities, and veterans. It aims to remove the vehicle recycling fee for these groups, reducing their costs. The bill was officially published in the State Duma’s electronic database on April 30. It was drafted by deputies from the LDPR, led by Leonid Slutsky, along with Senator Yelena Afanasyeva. Their goal is to adjust the recycling fee calculation, which has driven up expenses for personal car imports.
The proposed changes focus on specific groups facing financial strain. Large families, individuals with first-group disabilities, families raising disabled children, and combat veterans would no longer pay the recycling fee. Lawmakers argue that this will help offset rising import costs for those who need it most. Separately, another measure was announced: pension indexation for working retirees. This increase will apply to those who remained employed in 2025, with the adjustment taking effect on August 1, 2025.
If passed, the bill will remove a key financial barrier for vulnerable groups importing vehicles. The recycling fee exemption would directly lower costs for large families, disabled individuals, and veterans. Meanwhile, working retirees will see their pensions rise from August 2025.
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