A new fiscal control mechanism that affects almost every citizen began to operate in Ukraine on March 1, 2025. From now on, the tax office automatically tracks all money transfers received by people who sell goods online — even if they are used items that they simply decided to sell via OLX or social networks.
Already in March, tax authorities recorded tens of thousands of “incomes” received through delivery services, bank transfers, Nova Poshta, and Ukrposhta. Formally, even 200 UAH received for old sneakers or children's toys is now considered income that must be declared and taxed: 18% personal income tax + 5% military levy — a total of 23%.
This was reported by People's Deputy Nina Yuzhanina. According to her, banks and payment services automatically generate fiscal checks and transfer them to the State Tax Service.
The situation is especially absurd for people who are not engaged in any entrepreneurial activity, but are simply trying to get rid of excess items - by selling old clothes, household appliances or children's things. Now they may find themselves in the spotlight of the tax authorities, receive a fine or be required to declare their income.
Thus, instead of fighting the shadow market, the tax authorities have actually launched a campaign against ordinary citizens who do not have the financial resources for legal protection. And while the state is "pressing" those who empty their cabinets, millions from online casinos are calmly withdrawn through drops, and large equipment sellers massively use the FOP model, avoiding paying taxes in full.
Analysts point out: the fiscal system is looking for an easy target. The average Ukrainian who does not have accountants, lawyers, or evasion mechanisms. Someone who sent a package with pajamas or headphones for 300 hryvnias is convenient for reporting.
And while hundreds of thousands of sellers on OLX, Prom.ua, and Facebook Marketplace could fall under the fiscal wave, large market players who have been evading taxes for years remain on the sidelines.
