The State Duma appreciated the idea of ​​introducing a personal income tax deduction for those who go in for sports

"If this is an incentive for people, then it is necessary to support (this initiative. -

) ... It is important to understand how this will be controlled and regulated," Fetisov said.

At the same time, the deputy noted that at present there are many ways to regulate the relevant legislative decisions.

“Now there are already many control instruments, and we should not hesitate to give preferences to businesses and people who invest in infrastructure: inventory, equipment;

those who help general education and sports schools ... We should not ... be afraid to introduce these generally accepted norms in the law, ”the parliamentarian added.

Earlier, the government commission on legislative activities considered an initiative to amend the Tax Code, according to which citizens involved in physical education and sports can claim personal income tax deduction.