Each of us has colleagues, acquaintances, friends, celebrating Tax Worker's Day. Do you know where this holiday came from and how the tax system of our country was formed?
The professional holiday of modern tax specialists is celebrated starting from the two thousandth year, after the signing of the relevant decree by the President. At the same time, the date of the celebration was chosen - it was appointed on November 21. The
tax service of Russia itself appeared earlier - in 1991. Seven years later, it received a different name: the Ministry of Taxes.
But this system had a rich background. The first tax of Russia, dealing with all financial matters, was formed under Peter the Great. He organized and recruited employees at twelve state colleges. Four of them included just financial activity.
The next step was the creation by Catherine of the Second special expedition on state revenues. This happened in 1780, and twenty-two years later the first Ministry of Finance appeared. It was already created by Alexander the First. He also determined the sphere of influence of this state body - the income and expenses of the country.
And again, back to the present, which also refers to the Tax Worker's Day. The year 1990 was marked by the creation of tax inspections at the Ministry of Finance. Finally, to the latest changes: the name of the state tax authority again, already finally, was changed to the one that remains to this day - the Federal
Tax Service. Some of the functions previously in her department were transferred to the Ministry of Finance. For example, clarification of relevant issues of Russian legislation and adoption of regulatory legal acts.
Today, everyone who considers their professional holiday Tax Day is aware that the tax system is based on more than two dozen laws covering almost the entire economy of the country. In it one can find both originality and a reflection of the generally accepted practice of many similar systems in the world. But one thing is certain: the tax system is one of several key factors that ensure the stability and clarity of the functioning of all the country's finances.
Today, thousands of specialists work in this powerful, ramified, territorially structured system. The
investment climate of our country depends on the level of their qualifications, experience, and responsibility. The ability to wage an irreconcilable fight against violators is the stability of the Russian economy and the integrity of the state budget.
Tax inspectors are sometimes called the "fair sword of retribution," the modern Robin Hood, who deserves credit for all the inhabitants of the country, regardless of their financial situation.
Tax Worker’s Day was created specifically to thank these people for their dedication, attention, perseverance and protecting the interests of our country. We congratulate them on this holiday and wish them patience, professional success and many years to guard the Russian tax system!