Russian president Vladimir Putin strengthens tax controls. In an attempt to increase tax revenue, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law that will require casino operators to step up their recognition of patrons.
It obliges the company to ensure that the customer’s surname, first name, the sequence and number of the client’s passport or his taxpayer identification number are included in the cashier ‘s receipt. In order to determine the amount of tax on their winnings, this data would allow the tax authorities to completely recognise visitors to casinos and slot machine halls.
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