"Far Eastern hectare" in Buryatia and Trans-Baikal Territory
From August 1, the program "Far Eastern hectare" is distributed in the territory of the Republic of Buryatia and Trans-Baikal Territory. Recall that at the end of 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the transfer of these regions from the Siberian Federal District to the Far Eastern Federal District. It is assumed that this measure will lead to a decrease in the outflow of the local population and will accelerate the socio-economic development of these subjects of the Russian Federation.
Withdrawing the benefits of the "mortgage holidays" from the personal income tax
The law on “mortgage holidays” for up to six months for borrowers who find themselves in a difficult life situation came into force on July 31. And from August 1, the material benefit derived from the savings on interest is exempt from tax on personal income. In addition, payment of the state duty by natural persons is abolished when changes are made to the records of the Unified State Register of Real Estate in accordance with the Federal Law “On Mortgage (Real Estate Pledge)”
The relevant law was signed by President Vladimir Putin on May 1.
Recalculation of pensions for working pensioners
From August 1, retired Russians expect an increase in pensions. At the same time, only those who receive a “white” salary will be able to count on the allowance. As noted in the Pension Fund of Russia, the maximum increase will not exceed three points, that is, 261.72 rubles. (the cost of one point in the current year is 87.24 rubles).
“Today, pensions are not indexed for working pensioners, however, there is a provision in which pensions are recalculated for pensioners who worked in the previous year and for which employers paid insurance contributions to the Pension Fund. This is done in a non-indicative manner, based on the insurance premiums that were listed for it in the previous year, ”explained Elena Bibikova, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy.
Home Insurance for Emergencies
Since August 4, the law on voluntary insurance of housing in case of emergency will come into force. The corresponding column will appear in the receipt of utilities, but it is not obligatory to pay. Currently, compensation for communal accidents and natural disasters is paid at the expense of the federal, regional and municipal budgets. The new law is expected to shift some of the burden on insurers.
Innovation will be launched in test mode in Moscow, Leningrad, Sverdlovsk, Tver, Novosibirsk and Tyumen regions, as well as in St. Petersburg.
We add that the program of voluntary housing insurance in Russia is already operating in Moscow and in Krasnodar.
Protection of health workers
On August 6, amendments to the administrative and criminal codes will come into force, according to which they will be held accountable for their attempts to prevent physicians from fulfilling their professional duties.
According to the innovations, in case of a hindrance to the activity of a medical worker in assisting sick citizens, a fine of 4 to 5 thousand rubles can be threatened. in the absence of a criminal composition of the act. For refusing to skip an ambulance - the sanction will range from a fine of 3-5 thousand rubles to the deprivation of rights for up to one year.
Meanwhile, in the event of the death of a patient to whom the medic tried to assist, but could not because of the interference, the perpetrator faces imprisonment for up to four years. In the event that the patient has suffered serious damage to health, the punishment may be up to two years in prison.
Tougher penalties for falsifying documents
On the same day, responsibility for forging official documents is becoming tougher. From now on, such an offense will be punishable by restriction or imprisonment for up to three years or by forced labor for up to three years. The previously envisaged sanction was two years.
In addition, a penalty is imposed “for the acquisition, storage and transportation of forged official documents” for use or sale. Guilty will face up to one year of imprisonment or restriction of liberty or forced labor for the same period.
In addition, administrative responsibility for providing false information to obtain passports and identity documents and citizenship will increase. For violators a penalty of up to 5 thousand rubles.
Salary Bank
Another legislative change is aimed at protecting the interests of workers. From now on, if the employer refuses to change the salary bank to his employee, the responsibility in the form of an administrative fine is established. In this case, notify the employer must be not less than 15 days.
According to the initiative, entrepreneurs who do not have a legal entity will have to pay a fine in the amount of 1 thousand to 5 thousand rubles, officials - from 10 to 20 thousand rubles, legal entities - from 30 to 50 thousand rubles.
Fighting corruption
In addition, starting from August 6, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation will interact with foreign banks and other supervisory authorities of foreign countries when conducting inspections by officials of anti-corruption prohibitions and restrictions.
For this, prosecutors will turn to the Bank of Russia. The Central Bank, at their request, will contact the foreign regulator and request the necessary information.
Luggage from vegetables and fruits
On August 19, new rules for the transportation of fruits and vegetables across the border will take effect in Russia. Now, without the presence of appropriate phytosanitary documents, no more than 5 kg of vegetables and fruits can be transported, as well as no more than three bouquets of flowers, each of which can contain no more than 15 flowers, leaves, or other parts of plants.
In this case, all surpluses will be sent back or destroyed at the expense of the owner.
We are talking about the usual vegetables and berries, as well as more exotic fruits (pineapples, avocados, dates, figs, mango). In addition, the list of regulated products includes cereals, Christmas trees, branches of coniferous trees, insects, all kinds of bulbs, tubers.