Taxpayers of Rivne region paid 149.06 million UAH of the military levy during January – May 2020 which is 5.6 million UAH more than during the corresponding period in 2019.
Head of Main Directorate of the STS in Rivne region Vitalii Chui stated that despite the fact that significant adjustments in the implementation of economic activities are now made by the global coronavirus pandemic, most employers of Rivne region, under significant restrictions, continue to work honestly and pay wages and accordingly make important financial contribution to state security by paying taxes.
It should be reminded that the Law of Ukraine as of 13.05.2020 № 591-IX amended Section XX “Transitional Provisions” of the Tax Code of Ukraine which for the period from April 2, 2020 exempted from the personal income tax and military levy income in the form of partial unemployment benefits for the quarantine period established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to prevent the spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus 2-SARS-CoV, which are paid (provided) by the employer in accordance with Article 47-1 of the Law of Ukraine “On employment”.