The Russian State Social University (RSSU) has proposed a new tax aimed at people without children, and the idea is stirring up a lot of conversation. This tax would be a revival of a similar policy that existed during the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1992.

What’s the Proposal About?

According to Dzhomart Aliev, a top official at RSSU, the government is considering adding a 3% tax on the income of childless individuals. This means if you don’t have kids, you might pay more in taxes. Addi...