Efforts to collect revenue in Que Phong
(Baonghean) - Since the beginning of the year, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, tax collection in Que Phong district has faced many difficulties. With little time left in the year, the Phu Quy I Tax Sub-Department is proposing specific solutions to achieve the annual state budget revenue target.
Que Phong district is characterized by a small number of businesses (only 9 small businesses), therefore, the main source of tax revenue comes from individual business households and other tax sources.
From the beginning of 2021 until now, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, production and business activities in the mountainous district of Que Phong have faced even more difficulties. Recognizing that revenue collection is a crucial task, the Phu Quy I Tax Sub-Department has coordinated with various levels and sectors to integrate tax collection awareness campaigns targeting individual citizens, especially those engaged in business and trade.
In 2021, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, production and business in Que Phong district declined, resulting in low economic growth. In addition, harsh weather conditions, including floods and droughts; African swine fever; and lumpy skin disease in buffaloes and cattle; the economic downturn reduced social purchasing power; and some businesses and households faced difficulties and were unable to pay taxes, leading to tax arrears. Furthermore, the government issued many policies to exempt, reduce, and extend taxes for taxpayers, resulting in a decrease in budget revenue. However, thanks to the efforts of the unit, as of October 25th, Que Phong district had collected over 19.3 billion VND in taxes out of the provincial target of 21.580 billion VND (reaching 89.6% of the plan).
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| Shops in Kim Son town (Que Phong district) are experiencing a lack of customers. Photo: XH |
At this time, not only individual business owners but also many enterprises in Que Phong district are facing difficulties due tothe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr. Le Dinh Thang, Director of Le Thang One-Member Limited Company in Kim Son town (Que Phong district), explained: This year, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, all activities in the commercial and production sectors of the enterprise have been affected. Because of the lack of work, the enterprise has been forced to reduce the number of employees and workers; revenue has decreased, leading to a decrease in tax payments to the State. In previous years, the enterprise paid 2.5-3 billion VND in taxes to the State annually, but this year, by October, only 1.7 billion VND had been paid. “If the Covid-19 pandemic continues to worsen until the end of the year, the enterprise's operations will face difficulties, making tax payments to the State even harder. However, the company will try to overcome these challenges to boost business and production, aiming to increase revenue and contribute more to the State budget,” Mr. Le Dinh Thang shared.
Mr. Nguyen Van Manh, the owner of a motorcycle shop in Kim Son town, said that his family has been selling motorcycles for many years. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, people's purchasing power has decreased significantly, to only about one-third of what it was before. "Usually, motorcycle sales increase towards the end of the year, but this year, if the pandemic remains complicated, people's economic situation will be difficult, leading to a decrease in purchasing power," Mr. Manh said.
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| Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the purchasing power of people in Que Phong district has decreased significantly. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
It is anticipated that the pandemic situation will remain complex from now until the end of 2021, and production and business activities will remain at a slow pace. However, in order to successfully complete the task...revenue collectionIn the coming period, the Phu Quy I Tax Sub-Department will continue to implement specific solutions.
Mr. Nguyen Van Bon stated that, in order for the unit to achieve its assigned plan, there is not much time left in the year. Therefore, the solution for the sub-department is to leverage the leadership of the Tax Department, the Party Committee, and the local government; continue to coordinate well with various sectors and levels; strengthen propaganda and support for taxpayers, especially the implementation of Government Resolution 68/NQ-CP dated July 1, 2021, Government Resolution 126/NQ-CP dated October 8, 2021, and Resolution 406/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated October 19, 2021, of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, which promulgated a number of solutions to support businesses and people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. He also emphasized the importance of effectively implementing administrative reforms to create favorable conditions for businesses and people to operate, thereby fostering revenue sources and increasing state budget revenue.
In addition, the tax office will strengthen management to effectively exploit revenue sources, combat revenue losses to the State budget; recover tax debts; and enforce 100% collection of tax arrears exceeding 90 days. In line with the General Department of Taxation's directive to launch a final push for the end of 2021, as outlined in Official Letter 4017/TCT-TCCB dated October 18, 2021, all tax officials and employees are determined to overcome all difficulties and challenges, striving to successfully complete their assigned tasks...
