Banks announced the closure of the deposits by Russians

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Russian banks reported an increase in the number of complaints about the closure of deposits and withdrawal of cash from the accounts. About it writes RBC with reference to the letter of the Association of Russian banks, Central Bank head Elvira Nabiullina.

the Authors attribute this to the information about the new tax on interest income on deposits in the amount of one million rubles. Initially, the order and timing of innovations, the Russians did not explain why many people do not understand it, believe in banks. They believe this can cause a “run on the banks”.

March 25, Vladimir Putin, in a televised address announced plans to impose a 13 percent tax on interest from deposits to one million rubles. In addition, there will be a 15 percent tax on output abroad dividends and interest.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that the tax at 13% planned to enter only in 2024. Siluanov added that he will not apply to interest income in 2024. First notice for payment of the tax will be directed to 2024 for interest income on deposits in 2024. Similar measures will affect investment in debt securities.

the Leader of “Fair Russia” Sergei Mironov planned to approach the President with a request to increase the amount of taxable income of Bank deposits to 1.4 million rubles. He explained that this is the amount by which the state insures citizens ‘ deposits.

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