一季度水资源税收入超百亿，城镇公共供水企业税负还降了

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the water resource tax reform has led to a significant increase in tax revenue, compelling market participants to conserve water while reducing the tax burden on urban public water supply enterprises [1][2][3]. Summary by Sections Tax Revenue Growth - Since the nationwide promotion of the water resource tax reform at the end of last year, there has been a notable increase in water resource tax revenue. In the first quarter of 2025, the total revenue reached 10.4 billion yuan, with 4.35 billion yuan coming from 21 newly piloted provinces, marking a 16.4% increase compared to the average quarterly revenue from the water resource fee in 2024 [2][3]. Taxpayer Participation - The number of taxpayers in the newly piloted regions has risen to 87,000, an increase of 13,000 or 18% compared to the previous year [2]. Resource Tax Composition - Water resource tax accounted for approximately 14% of the total resource tax revenue of 72.4 billion yuan in the first quarter of this year [3]. Conservation Measures - The reform emphasizes the principles of "paying for resource use" and "polluters pay." It includes higher tax rates for regions facing severe water shortages and for industries with high water consumption, such as golf courses and car washes, with some tax rates increasing by over 15 times compared to before the reform [3][4]. Water Usage Reduction - In the first quarter of 2025, the water usage in key regulated sectors, including groundwater and special industries, decreased by 15.4% and 41.5%, respectively, compared to the average in the previous year [3]. Impact on Urban Public Water Supply - The tax reform has not increased the water burden on residents. Urban public water supply enterprises, which are essential for public welfare, saw an 8.7% reduction in tax burden compared to the previous year [4]. Future Collaboration - The tax authority plans to enhance collaboration with the finance and water resources departments to improve taxpayer convenience and ensure the effective implementation of the reform, promoting the sustainable and efficient use of water resources [5].