The corresponding law "On Amending the Tax Code of Ukraine to ensure the balance of budget revenues in 2018" was supported by 252 people's deputies.

Thus, the law provides for indexation of tax rates established in absolute values, namely:.

increase in environmental tax rates, taking into account the consumer price index by 11.2%; increase in rental rates for the use of subsoil for purposes not related to the extraction of minerals;.

rent for special use of water and rent for special use of forest resources, taking into account the price index of industrial goods producers, increased by 16.8%.

In addition, the law provides for a gradual increase in specific rates of excise tax on tobacco products and a minimum excise tax liability for the payment of excise tax on tobacco products.

According to the document, in 2018, the rate will rise by 11.7% on the forecast consumer price index and by an additional 16.7% (that is, taking into account the previous indexation by an average of 29.

7%), and in subsequent years - by 20% , equivalent to 90 euros per 1000 pieces. The law was adopted taking into account technical and legal amendments.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Thursday, December 7, extended the moratorium on the sale of agricultural land. Appropriate decision was supported by 236 people's deputies. Thus, the law amends paragraphs 14 and 15 of Section X "Transitional Provisions" of the Land Code of Ukraine.