国债利息交税，只是开胃小菜？

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the announcement by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration regarding the resumption of value-added tax (VAT) on interest income from newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds starting from August 8, 2025 [3][4][5] - Interest income from bonds issued before August 8, 2025, will continue to be exempt from VAT until maturity, while new bonds issued after this date will be subject to VAT at two rates: 6% for institutions like banks and insurance companies, and 3% for public funds and other asset management products [5][6] - Foreign institutions holding these bonds will remain exempt from VAT until the end of 2025, while individual investors can avoid VAT on interest income if their monthly sales do not exceed 100,000 yuan [6][10] Group 2 - The impact on the bond market is expected to be minimal, as the demand for bonds remains strong, and the VAT burden on public and asset management products is relatively low [8][9] - The overall trend indicates a shift in investment from the bond market to the stock market, particularly if the stock market gains more confidence among investors [9][10] - The resumption of VAT on bond interest income is part of broader fiscal reforms aimed at increasing tax revenue, as the country seeks to balance its budget amid declining tax revenues [10][11][12]