The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has finally decided the question that puzzles thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Europe: whether it is necessary to file a tax return in Ukraine. On April 11, 2023, bill No. 7632 “On Amendments to the Tax Code” was adopted, which dotted all i.
Position of the Verkhovna Rada
В communication The website of the Verkhovna Rada states that "The adopted law resolved the issue of exemption from reporting on the property status on the income of persons who received income in the form of material assistance from foreign states or foreign charitable organizations."
Entry into force of the law
In the text bill No. 7632 It is stated that if adopted, the law comes into force on the day following the day of its publication. At the time of writing this note (April 13), two stages remain before the law comes into force: 1) signing by the President of Ukraine; 2) publication in the official media.
Expert Commentary
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy and the author of the bill Daniil Getmantsev notes: “The Verkhovna Rada supported amendments to the Tax Code that exempt individuals from the need to file a tax return in Ukraine if they received “preferential” income as refugees abroad.”
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Publication Date: 13.04.2023