Russia’s Chief Taxman Says Crypto Could Erode State Taxation Profits

Russia’s Chief Taxman Says Crypto Could Erode State Taxation Profits
Daniil Egorov, head of Russia’s Federal Tax Service, mentioned cryptocurrencies as a potential means for tax evasion, in an interview with the Russian news agency RBC.Asked if he noticed any “innovative” tax evasion schemes recently, Egorov mentioned crypto. ”We are watching this market closely and understand that this payment system can significantly erode the taxation base,” he said.Egorov said the problem should be approached in a “systemic” way, however, he did not specify any details.He also mentioned that the Federal Tax Service has been using blockchain technology for storing electronic power of attorney letters. However, he did not provide any…