During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026, Julia Shepeleva, a senior official of the Federal Tax Service of Russia, presented a comprehensive roadmap for modernising business tax administration in the country. Her address outlined three strategic priorities: (1) accelerating the digitalisation of tax processes, (2) enhancing taxpayer‑centric services, and (3) strengthening cross‑border cooperation. She explained that the Service is deploying an integrated cloud‑based platform that consolidates filing, payment and audit functions, aiming to cut processing times by at least 40 percent and to provide real‑time feedback to businesses. The roadmap also emphasizes the development of a unified taxpayer portal, which will allow companies to manage obligations, receive consultations and access support services through a single interface. In addition, Shepeleva highlighted initiatives to improve compliance through advanced analytics and AI‑driven risk assessment, which help identify irregularities while minimizing the burden on honest taxpayers. The presentation underscored the importance of international collaboration, citing recent agreements with CIS partners and ongoing dialogues with OECD members to harmonise standards. By aligning domestic reforms with global best practices, the Federal Tax Service aims to create a more predictable, transparent and efficient tax environment that supports business growth and investment across Russia and its partners.