On March 1, 2025, a new mechanism for fiscal control has started operating in Ukraine, which touched almost every citizen. From now on, the tax automatically monitors all the money transfers that come to the accounts of people who sell products online - even when it comes to used things that have simply decided to sell through OLX or social networks.
Already in March, the tax authorities recorded tens of thousands of "income" received through delivery services, bank transfers, "new mail" and "Ukrposhta". Formally, even 200 UAH, obtained for old sneakers or toys, are now considered an income that should be declared and taxed: 18% of PIT + 5% Military fee - a total of 23%.
This was reported by MP Nina Yuzhanina. According to her, banks and payment services automatically form fiscal checks and transmit them to the DPS.
Especially absurd, the situation looks for people who do not conduct any business activities, but simply try to get rid of unnecessary - by selling old clothes, household appliances or children's things. They can now be the focus of tax attention, get a fine or demand to declare receipts.
Thus, instead of combating the shadow market, the tax actually launched a campaign against ordinary citizens who do not have financial resources for legal protection. And while the state "presses" those who release the cabinets, millions with online casino are quietly excreted through drops, and large sellers of equipment use FOP models massively, avoiding payment of taxes in full.
Analysts indicate that the fiscal system is looking for a simple target. The average Ukrainian who has no accountants, lawyers or evasion mechanisms. Anyone who sent a parcel with pajamas or headphones for 300 UAH is convenient for reporting.
And while on OLX, Prom.ua and Facebook Marketplace, hundreds of thousands of sellers can get into a fiscal wave, large players of the market, which have been evading taxes for years, remain away.
