The Russian Ministry of Finance put forward a proposal to implement tax hikes for those earning a high income, as well as raising the tax rates on corporate profits. The current top tax rate on income is set to increase from 15% to 22%. The lowest tax rate would remain at 13% for incomes up to 2.4 million roubles ($26,000) a year. Additionally, the tax rate on corporate profits will increase from 20% to 25%. Additional revenue equivalent to around $45 billion is expected to be generated, Russian state media reported on Wednesday The money from these increased taxes will allow Russia to strengt…