Taxation in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia): an analysis of the tax revenues structure

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To cover expenses, the state needs appropriate revenues. The balance between state revenues and state expenditures is ensured through taxation. The purpose of this study is to analyze the dynamics of the volumes and structure of tax revenues administered by tax authorities in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and to determine their importance for the formation of budgets at different levels. In the course of the work, statistical tax reporting data, legislation on taxes and fees, and the volumes of revenues to the state budget of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) were analyzed. An analysis of the volume and structure of tax revenues characterizes the specialization of the region, allowing to get an idea of the production potential of the territory, the level of income of the population, etc. Based on the results of the study, it was determined that the region maintains positive dynamics of tax collection. Most of the tax revenues are provided by the tax on mineral extraction, its role in the formation of financial resources of not only the regional, but also the federal budget is increasing. A significant share of generated tax revenues is formed by payments of corporate income tax and personal income tax, which belong to the category of income taxes that are most closely related to the solvency of the taxpayer. Based on the results of the analysis of tax revenues received by the state budget from taxpayers in the territory of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), it can be concluded that the republic largely provides itself with tax revenues, and also makes a significant contribution to the economy and the formation of the state budget of the Russian Federation.