Russia Tells Executives Paying Bribes Abroad Isn’t Deductible
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Russia, the world’s most corrupt major economy, issued a statement telling executives that they can’t claim tax deductions at home for bribes paid abroad.
“Expenses incurred while committing legal violations, including providing bribes or kickbacks, are not recognized for the purposes of tax assessment,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement posted on its website yesterday.