181 million hryvnias of military UAH was paid to the state budget during January – July 2020 in Volyn region. This is 3% more than during the same period in 2019.
“Despite the difficult economic conditions, majority of business entities operate in compliance with the law and take care of official employment. As you know, the legal salary is a social guarantee for employees from which the PIT and military levy are paid to the budget. So, in the considerable sum of revenues on defense capability of Ukraine and army’s financing – there is possible personal contribution of each citizen who receives income and pays taxes” – stated Head of the Main Directorate of the STS in Volyn region Svitlana Savchuk.
Head of Volyn tax specialists emphasized that financing of the most important state programs and projects depends on the tax discipline of each taxpayer and on the conscious and active citizens’ position, subsequently the country’s ability to respond to external and internal challenges.
“It is the socially responsible business that pays taxes honestly that currently bears the greatest burden of financial obligations to the budgets of all levels. Our common goal, relying on everyone’s conscience, is to prevent cases of shadow employment, as this practice means budget losses, lack of social protection for employees and underfunding of the most important socio-economic development issues.” – summarized Svitlana Savchuk.