Kazakhstan's Majilis Debates Taxing Mobile Transfers, Proposes Maternal Capital
A heated debate has erupted in Kazakhstan's Majilis, the lower house of parliament, over proposed taxations and social welfare initiatives. While members have spoken out against taxing T-Mobile online transfers, a proposal for a maternal capital has been put forth to support families.
Deputy Maksat Ramankulov expressed concern about the government's plans to tax T-Mobile online transfers, fearing it would negatively impact both entrepreneurs and citizens. Despite the lack of information on the parliamentarian who proposed it, the introduction of a motherhood pension, or Mütterrente, has been discussed.
The current state of affairs reveals a stark reality: over one million children in Kazakhstan live below the poverty line, with over 500 thousand single parents not qualifying for state assistance. In response, Deputy Yerlan Smayev suggested using the funds for the Mütterrente to support housing, education, and pension savings. Meanwhile, a proposal has been put forth to introduce a maternal capital, providing families with over four million tenge for the birth of a child.
The Majilis continues to discuss and debate these proposals, aiming to address the pressing needs of Kazakhstani families and children. While the tax on T-Mobile online transfers remains a contentious issue, the introduction of a maternal capital and the potential reallocation of Mütterrente funds offer hope for improved social welfare.
