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If additional tax revenues improve Moscow's fiscal position, municipal bonds could experience upward pressure
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On February 20, 2026, Moscow authorities imposed additional taxes on more than 60,000 unemployed citizens, specifically targeting 64,000 non-working residents. This measure represents a new fiscal policy aimed at increasing municipal revenue from a segment of the population currently without formal employment. The tax imposition on unemployed individuals may affect household finances and could influence social welfare dynamics in the city. The policy's implementation details and potential exemptions have not been fully disclosed, raising questions about its broader economic and social impact.