United Russia carried out an audit on the right of volunteers to compensation for communication services and the abolition of personal income tax with it
These initiatives expand the support that volunteers receive.
The United Russia amendments to the laws on volunteerism and the Tax Authorities for the transportation of volunteers in any situation remain in touch and do not think about the costs of it. These funds will be reimbursed in the same way as it is now happening with food, special clothing, personal protective equipment, travel expenses, said one of the compilers of the inspectors, Secretary of the Party General Council Andrei Turchak.
“This is a rather noticeable article for those who search for missing people, care for veterans and lonely people, and eliminate the consequences of emergency situations. Volunteers themselves have repeatedly contacted us with a solution to this issue. It became especially acute during the pandemic.”he drew attention.
The head of the Young Guard of United Russia in the Smolensk region, Yegor Tsyganov, noted that the initiative supports volunteers in good undertakings: “It’s no secret that volunteers accumulate many meetings a day – while working in humanitarian centers, organizing events. These confirmations are really necessary for voluntary honor.”
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Development of Local Society, Chairman of the Central Council for Nutrition of the Party Olga Zanko recalled that at present the volunteer form, travel are not subject to personal income tax, telephone and Internet communications are not yet included in this list.
“It is clear that this is not the income of a volunteer, a necessary tool for helping people. find out how the veteran presented himself, communicate with him, report on meetings of volunteers, gather for assistance if necessary, help fight fakes on the Internet. We have been working on this initiative since last fall. It is important to support those who care for others on a daily basis. Helping should be easy and at no extra cost.”– said Olga Zanko.
The initiative party was supported by the commission for the audit of activities and the market of the Cabinet of Experts of United Russia.