The new list of taxes negotiated in Cotroceni: cut increases, larger VAT and terminated institutions. Influencers could be taxed

Among the new fiscal measures discussed are the increase of VAT for some products, the increase of excise duties, as well as the taxation of influences, according to a document entered in the possession of “Adevărul”.

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The list is not final, and this is to be set on Monday, June 9, when President Nicușor Dan will have a meeting with the leaders of the parties that could form the government.

Most low levels, 5%and 9%, would increase up to the standard threshold of 19%.

The reduced VAT rate of 9% will be applied for the delivery of human use drugs and 19% for those of veterinary use; for water and food; Delivery water for irrigation in agriculture; Delivery of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

The 19% VAT will be applied for Horeca; for the delivery of housing as part of social policy, including the land on which they are built; For the delivery and installation of photovoltaic panels, thermal solar panels, heat pumps and other high efficiency heating systems for allowing access to bunches for services consisting of accessing sports events.

The share of 5% is increased to 9% for: delivery of school textbooks, books, newspapers and magazines, on physical and/or electronic support; Allowing access to castles, museums, memorial houses, historical monuments, architectural and archaeological monuments, zoo and botanical gardens; Delivery of firewood to natural and legal persons; The delivery of thermal energy in the cold season, for certain categories of consumers.

Influencers could be taxed, solidarity tax and gambling taxation

A proposal discussed in Cotroceni would be to follow the revenues from Facebook, Instagram, Google and Tiktok, for those who do not declare the money received from the promotions.

As an alternative to increasing income tax, a solidarity tax was proposed for those with high incomes. 20% taxation is discussed for natural persons whose revenues exceed 10,000 lei. Calculations were made on the amounts 15,000 and 17,000 lei.

Gambling could also be taxed by up to 20% and a health contribution would be withheld.

More money could get out of pockets and drivers

Roviniet could reach 50 euros from 28 euros as it costs now. A tax will also be set for AirBnb regime.

Also, CASS relatives, descendants and family members of former political prisoners will pay. It is also eliminated “The exemption from the payment of the contribution of social insurances of the amounts representing the social assistance according to Law no. 416/2001 regarding the minimum guaranteed income, and the income obtained by the disabled under Law 448/2006”, It is shown in the draft negotiated at the Cotroceni Palace.

Other taxes: 10% tax on the capital earnings on scholarships; inheritance 0% at the first year after death, the remaining 1% of value; increases excise duty to alcohol and fuel; the bank transaction fee per transaction or value.

Holiday ticks, kept

Although a possible elimination of holiday vouchers was taken into account, in the end, according to the consulted draft, it has become that the amount granted will be 800 lei, without the obligation of their own contribution, only for those with a basic salary of 6,000 gross lei. These be use in the off -season.

The threshold also decreases to grant food allowance. As with holiday vouchers, it will be offered to employees who do not exceed the threshold of 6,000 gross lei, compared to 8,000 lei at present.

Cut bonuses and institutions abolished

Also, several bonuses are to be reduced or eliminated. Among the proposals are: the reduction of the increase for harmful conditions from 15% to 5%; reducing the incentive for European funds; cutting the bonuses for projects whose terms are extended or not completed; elimination of the increase of work complexity; elimination of the increase of confidentiality and secret information; elimination of the 13 salary; granting a maximum of 300 lei as Christmas and Easter bonuses.

Also, the state employees will take vocational training courses only at the institution's headquarters, but not at sea or in the mountains.

The 2% of magistrate delegation will be eliminated. The bonuses of the medical-sanitary personnel will not be cut.

There will be even several institutions abolished. Among them, the National Gambling Office (ONJN) will be integrated into ANAF.