In 2012, tax authorities in the Vitebsk region seized Br2.7 billion worth of excisable goods from illegal circulation
Vitebsk region tax authorities seized Br2.7 billion worth of excisable goods from illegal circulation in 2012, the press center of the Ministry of Taxes and Duties of the Republic of Belarus for the Vitebsk region informed a BELTA correspondent.
During control measures carried out by the tax inspectorates of the Vitebsk region in 2012, 544 violations of the legislation regulating the production and circulation of excisable goods were identified. 10.3 thousand liters of alcoholic, non-food alcohol-containing products, 10 million pieces of tobacco products, 1.6 thousand liters of petroleum products, 948 liters of malt beer, 13 thousand liters of other excisable goods were seized from illegal circulation. The total value of the seized excisable goods amounted to Br2.7 billion. Excisable goods worth Br1.8 billion were converted into state revenue.
Based on the results of inspections, business entities engaged in the production and circulation of excisable goods are required to pay an additional Br2.8 billion in taxes to the budget. According to the materials of the inspections, 210 business entities and 274 individuals were brought to administrative responsibility by judicial and tax authorities. The amount of administrative fines was Br797 million.