What changes in laws it is important to know about in August 2022

What's new in laws since August 2022

You can become self-employed through the "Public Services"

Previously, this status could be obtained in the My Tax application or its browser version, as well as through some banks. From August 1, it will be possible to register as self-employed and through public servicesFederal Law No. 206‑FZ of July 28, 2022 “On Amendments to Articles 3 and 5 of the Federal Law “On the Experiment to Establish a Special Tax Regime “Tax on Professional income.

The explanatory note states that such a measure will increase the number of self-employed, because they will have another opportunity to register. It sounds quite controversial, because you can apply directly to the tax office through “My tax» is more logical. And you can also log in there using the login and password from the "Gosuslug".

Information about the provision of public services will be sent to the portal of the same name

From August 1, citizens will be informed about various processes through the State Services. For example, the following data will be sent to your personal account:

• about design and issuance of a passport;
• about applications for calling a doctor at home and making an appointment at a federal-level clinic;
• about the amount of maternity capital.

A complete list of services that will be notified is available at government decreeDecree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 1, 2022 No. 277 “On sending to the applicant’s personal account in the federal state information system "Single portal of state and municipal services (functions)" information on the progress of the request for the provision of state or municipal services, applications for the provision of the service specified in Part 3 of Article 1 of the Federal Law "On the organization of the provision of state and municipal services", as well as the results of the provision state or municipal service, the results of the provision of the service specified in part 3 of article 1 of the Federal Law "On the organization of the provision of public and municipal services"".

Infant formula ads to include information about the benefits of breastfeeding

Since August 27, advertising of products that are used to feed children under one year old, including mixtures, will have toFederal Law No. 150‑FZ of May 28, 2022 “On Amendments to Article 25 of the Federal Law “On Advertising”” Be sure to include additional information:

• about age restrictions applications of these products;
• about the benefits of breastfeeding;
• about the need to consult a doctor.

What laws are in force from July 2022

We are preparing a selection for the beginning of the month. But it happens that laws are adopted after that and manage to immediately come into force. In this case, they no longer fall into the text of their month, and they seem to be unsuitable for the next one. This is unfair, because you can miss something important. Here are some of the innovations that have started to work yet in July.

Extended the program of payments to large families to pay off the mortgage

Since 2019, a program to support large families has been operating in Russia. If another child was born or adopted in a family with at least two children from 2019 to 2022 inclusive, she will receive 450 thousand rubles for mortgage repayment.

Now the program is valid extendedFederal Law No. 355‑FZ of July 14, 2022 “On Amendments to Article 1 of the Federal Law “On Measures of State Support for Families with Children in part of the repayment of obligations under mortgage housing loans (loans) and on amendments to Article 13.2 of the Federal Law "On acts of civil states““”. Families with a third or subsequent child in 2023 are eligible to take advantage of the offer. At the same time, state money will be able to repay the mortgage issued before July 1, 2024.

The Russians were allowed to breed chickens and rabbits in their dachas

This law allowsFederal Law No. 312‑F3 of July 14, 2022 “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Citizens’ Gardening and Gardening for own needs and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation” and certain legislative acts of the Russian Federations" keep poultry and rabbits in garden and garden plots. Previously, it was impossible to do this, although many neglected the ban. Naturally, it is important to follow veterinary rules and not interfere neighbors.

Tougher penalties for torture by government officials

Primarily innovationFederal Law No. 307‑FZ of July 14, 2022 “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation” sent to law enforcement officers. It defines that torture is not only physical impact, but also threats, blackmail, bullying. The law also toughens the punishment for this crime. However, it contains a note that “infliction of physical or mental suffering” as a result of “lawful actions of an official” is not considered torture.

The law came into force on 25 July.

Repeated driving without a license will be punished more severely

AT relevant article of the Code of Administrative OffensesCode of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, article 12.7 "Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have the right to drive a vehicle" added a new clause that toughens the punishment for driving without a driver's license. If a person was previously involved in the fact that he did not have a driving license, and the situation repeated, he will be fined 50-100 thousand or punished with 150-200 hours of compulsory work.

The third time the responsibility will already be criminalCriminal Code of the Russian Federation, article 264.3 "Driving a vehicle by a person deprived of the right to drive vehicles and subjected to administrative punishment or having a criminal record" up to a year in prison. For the fourth violation, they can be imprisoned for up to two years. Also in the "menu" of the criminal article are large fines, compulsory and forced labor.

Previously, repeated driving without a license was punished in the same way as for the first.

Child tax deduction can be received longer

The parent can apply social deductionif paid for the treatment or sports of the child. But before it was allowed only for children under 18 years old. Now plank raisedFederal Law No. 323‑FZ of July 14, 2022 “On Amendments to Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation” up to 24 years, but only if the child is studying full-time. Moreover, this rule applies to income and expenses received from the beginning of 2022. So, if you still have checks for paying for suitable services, do not throw them away.