Russia Proposes Tax Deduction for Psychological Services
A bill was introduced in the State Duma regarding a tax deduction for payment of psychological services.
Consensus
- Deputies from the 'New People' faction introduced a bill to the State Duma proposing a social tax deduction for payments made to psychologists.
- The bill aims to allow taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for psychological services provided outside medical institutions.
- The service provider must operate in the field of mental health and meet the professional standard 'Psychologist-Consultant'.
- The current law allows tax deductions only for services received in licensed medical clinics, creating a legal gap that the bill seeks to address.
- The bill has been submitted to the State Duma for consideration.
Points of divergence
- The bill's authors are Vladislav Davankov, Darya Kislicyna, and Maxim Gulin. — vm
- The bill would allow tax deductions not only for taxpayers but also for members of their families. — vm
- If approved, the law would come into force on January 1 of the year following its official publication. — vm
- The Russian government has separately proposed exempting from NDFL and insurance contributions material assistance up to one million rubles for future mothers. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- In the State Duma, a bill on tax deduction for payment of psychologist services was submitted — РИАМО
- A bill on tax deduction for psychologist services was submitted to the State Duma — Вечерняя Москва
- In Russia, a draft on tax deduction for payment of psychologist services has been prepared — Вести
- In the State Duma, a project on tax deduction for payment of psychologist services was introduced. Such an initiative was proposed by deputies from the 'New People' faction (the document is with TASS). — ТАСС (Telegram)