Almost passed it. By the end of 2026 - or the beginning of 2027 - a tax regime will appear beyond the self-employed and users of the simple tax system. The goal is to increase the load on those who have learned to minimize it. But no sudden movements. Although the authorities promised not to touch the regime until 2028, it is now clear that the regime will not be extended. Too much money wasted, too deep in debt. And in general, the regime has failed: companies transfer employees to independent status and zero out expenses on personal income tax and insurance premiums. The country is losing money. This means that the program will be closed. The Union of Freelancers in Russia did not wait. The organization sent counter-proposals to the Ministry of Economy: to differentiate the insurance premiums according to income level - for those with a low salary to conduct a voluntary procedure, for those with a high income to introduce a mandatory pension provision with the right to a tax discount. The industry lobby is trying to fix a soft scenario before the regulator sets a hard scenario. It is already clear who will pay: the independents.