The co-founder of monobank, Oleg Horokhovsky, explained what error he sees in the chain of reasoning of those who raise taxes, and what he proposes to do instead.
The co-founder of monobank, Oleg Horokhovsky, explained what error he sees in the chain of reasoning of those who raise taxes, and what he proposes to do instead.
«It is a big mistake to think that if you raise taxes, you will collect more. This is a mistake in the way you think,» said Oleg Horokhovsky during a video interview for the Bombardier channel.
Using the example of the Fintech Band company, Oleg Horohovskikh said that the average absolutely official salary of a developer is more than $3,000. And the co-founder of monobank wondered if he would pay specialists $1,500-2,000 officially, and the rest — in concert, how would it be noticeable.
«You will never catch it, but it will not lead to the fact that the state will collect more,» he emphasized.
That is, explaining his opinion, the co-founder of monobank noted that the business is trying to maintain profitability and competitiveness. Accordingly, in this case, the increase in taxes, according to him, will lead to greater shadowing of business.
«And we only paid attention to the fact that the state has a lot of reserves and before raising taxes, you need to do your homework,» adds Oleg Horohovskyi.
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Explaining the misunderstandings that have arisen between business and the state against the backdrop of tax increases, Oleg Horokhovsky noted that this happens when taxes are collected from those who pay them, without paying attention to the economy, which is «in the shadows».
«It is not possible to milk only those who are milking, one must look at those who do not give anything to the economy at all,» he explained.
