The tax authorities need to listen to taxpayers.

(Baonghean.vn) - Focusing decisively and synchronously on all solutions, with an emphasis on removing difficulties, listening to taxpayers, and supporting and accompanying taxpayers, was the directive of the General Department of Taxation at the meeting to implement tasks for the last six months of 2017 on the morning of July 11.

The Nghe An Tax Department held a meeting via video link in Nghe An. Photo: Tran Chau

2017 was the first year of implementing the budget revenue and expenditure stabilization plan for the 2017-2020 period, amidst favorable but also challenging economic conditions in the world and the region.

Under the leadership and guidance of the Party and State, the decisive and flexible direction and management of the Government and the Ministry of Finance, the efforts of businesses to overcome difficulties and challenges, the close coordination of various sectors and levels, and the efforts of the entire industry, the tax collection task in the past six months nationwide has reached 464,500 billion VND, equivalent to 48% of the projected target and 112.9% compared to the same period last year.

Specifically: Revenue from crude oil is estimated at VND 23,037 billion, equivalent to 60.1% of the projected figure, an increase of 15.6% compared to the same period last year; Domestic revenue is estimated at VND 441,463 billion, equivalent to 47.5% of the projected figure, an increase of 12.7% compared to the same period last year. Revenue excluding land use fees is estimated at VND 390,053 billion, equivalent to 45% of the projected figure, an increase of 10.2% compared to the same period last year.

Total budget revenue in Nghe An province in the first six months of 2017 is estimated at VND 5,634 billion, reaching 48.6% of the projected target, an increase of 16.1% compared to the same period last year. Of this: Domestic revenue reached VND 4,964 billion, achieving 46.7% of the projected target and increasing by 11.3% compared to the same period last year; Revenue from import and export activities is estimated at VND 670 billion, reaching 69.8% of the projected target, an increase of 69.7% compared to the same period last year.

According to the General Department of Taxation's report, the budget revenue collection progress in most localities is on track and shows growth compared to the same period last year. Of these, 17 localities achieved higher revenue than projected. However, 20 localities still did not meet their projected revenue targets, and 7 localities had lower revenue compared to the same period in 2016.

Boosting production and business activities and supporting enterprises is a crucial solution to increase budget revenue. In the photo: Construction of berths No. 5 and No. 6 at Cua Lo port.

The General Department of Taxation pointed out shortcomings such as the untimely public disclosure of tax administrative procedures, inadequate efforts to listen to taxpayers and address their concerns, and high levels of outstanding tax debt. As of May 30th, the total outstanding tax debt nationwide was 75,534 billion VND.

The Hanoi Tax Department, Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department, and the Tax Departments of other provinces have contributed solutions to the implementation of the budget revenue collection task for the last six months of the year. In Nghe An, budget revenue in the first six months only reached 47% of the target set by the Provincial People's Council. The Nghe An Tax Department also proposed groups of solutions as directed by the General Department of Taxation to achieve the 2017 budget revenue target.

For the last six months of the year, the General Department of Taxation leadership has identified six key tasks. These include continuing to closely follow Government Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP dated January 1, 2017, and Directive No. 14/CT-TTg on focusing on directing and managing the implementation of state financial and budget tasks in 2017, and strengthening the management of tax declarations, accounting, and VAT refunds.

Strengthening inspection and auditing to combat tax evasion ensures a healthy business environment and enhances taxpayer compliance. Continuing to improve legal policies, promoting reforms, modernization, and strengthening international integration in taxation.

Leveraging local support, implementing synchronized measures for revenue management, exploiting opportunities to increase revenue, collecting outstanding debts, strengthening dialogue with businesses, promptly resolving difficulties and obstacles for businesses, and supporting taxpayers.

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