💰 After the end of martial law in Ukraine, the military tax rate will automatically be reduced to 1.5%, as established by law, and no additional decisions by the parliament or government are needed.
Source: OBOZREVATEL
📢 This was announced by the head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, Danylo Hetmantsev (“Servant of the People”).
📰 According to Hetmantsev, the military tax rate will automatically decrease to 1.5% once martial law is lifted. This provision is clearly written into the law, so no further government action is required.
🚨 The comment followed reports from some media outlets that misinterpreted the MP’s previous statements, suggesting that taxes would be raised after the war.
🔴 Hetmantsev clarified that his speeches did not refer to tax increases or the introduction of new levies. All statements were related to the Ministry of Finance’s Strategy until 2030, which envisions a transparent and efficient tax system.
📊 It should be noted that since December 2024, the military tax rate was temporarily raised to 5%, which significantly increased budget revenues. In the last month of the year, the government expects an additional ₴9 billion.
💼 The increased rate currently applies under the following conditions:
For regular employees: 5% of salary (e.g., ₴1,500 from a ₴30,000 salary);
For sole proprietors (FOP) in Group III: 1% of turnover;
For FOPs in Groups I, II, and IV: a fixed payment of 10% of the minimum wage (₴800);
Exempt from the tax: pensions, scholarships, and payments on military bonds.
⚠️ Hetmantsev emphasized that this increase is temporary and the rate will automatically return to 1.5% after martial law ends.
💡 The military tax plays an important role in funding the army, ensuring significant budget revenues, and is a transparent levy with a clear purpose of supporting national defense.
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