Vitebsk region tax authorities uncovered 17 cases of "envelope" salary payments in the first quarter

April 17, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Tax authorities of the Vitebsk region identified 17 cases of "envelope" wage payments in the first quarter of this year, the press center of the Ministry of Taxes and Duties Inspectorate for the Vitebsk region informed a BELTA correspondent. Both commercial structures and individual entrepreneurs were guilty of paying wages without concluding written agreements or without reflecting them in accounting records. Br29 million was additionally accrued to the budget, including Br20 million in income tax. An administrative fine of Br3 million was imposed on the violating tax agents. In addition, tax inspectors are constantly working to identify individuals whose expenses exceed their official income. During control measures in the first quarter, declarations of income and property were requested from 40 managers and founders of organizations, individual entrepreneurs, their close relatives, as well as employees. As a result, Br47 million in income tax was additionally accrued. In 2011, tax authorities identified 55 cases of "envelope" wage payments. An additional Br49.3 million was received by the budget, including Br35 million in income tax. Violators were fined Br6.1 million. Last year, 120 declarations were requested. Br90 million in income tax was additionally accrued for 96 audited cases. -0-