退税1300多亿、挽损5710亿……数说减税降费“十四五”成绩单

Core Points - The Chinese government has implemented a series of tax reduction and fee exemption policies since the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," which have significantly supported economic development and improved people's livelihoods [1][2][3]. Group 1: Economic and Fiscal Performance - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the total tax and fee revenue collected by the tax authorities is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for about 80% of total fiscal revenue [2]. - Tax revenue is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the total tax revenue during the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2]. - Revenue from social insurance fees and land transfer fees is expected to exceed 70 trillion yuan, strengthening the financial foundation for economic and social development [2]. Group 2: Tax Reduction and Fee Exemption - Cumulative tax reductions and fee exemptions during the "14th Five-Year Plan" are expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan, with export tax refunds anticipated to exceed 9 trillion yuan [3]. - The number of individuals benefiting from special additional deductions in personal income tax has increased to 119 million, a growth of 55%, with the total tax reduction amount rising from 116 billion yuan in 2020 to nearly 300 billion yuan this year, reflecting a 156.5% increase [3]. Group 3: Tax Compliance and Legal Enforcement - The tax authorities have recovered 571 billion yuan in various tax losses by investigating 62,100 illegal taxpayers, enhancing public awareness of tax laws and fairness [5]. - In 2024, over 100 million taxpayers applied for tax refunds totaling more than 130 billion yuan, while over 7 million taxpayers voluntarily reported additional taxes amounting to over 48 billion yuan [6]. Group 4: Personal Income Tax Adjustments - From 2021 to 2024, the top 10% of income earners contributed approximately 90% of personal income tax, while individuals with annual incomes below 120,000 yuan generally do not pay taxes after reconciliation, indicating a progressive tax system [8]. Group 5: Tax Administration Improvements - The tax administration has streamlined processes, reducing required documentation by 50% and paper submissions by over 25%, with 97% of tax matters and 99% of tax declarations now manageable online [9]. - According to a World Bank assessment in 2024, China has significantly improved its tax-related business environment, reducing the annual tax compliance time for businesses by 78.2% compared to the previous evaluation in 2019 [9]. Group 6: Tourism and Tax Refunds - In the first half of this year, the number of overseas tourists benefiting from tax refunds in China increased by 186%, with the number of tax refund stores exceeding 7,200 [10]. - The sales volume of tax refund goods and the amount refunded have both seen year-on-year increases of 94.6% and 93.2%, respectively, indicating a growing interest in tourism in China [10].