国税总局：严查个别平台向“小哥”变相收费

Core Points - The National Taxation Administration will begin collecting identity and income information from platform operators and workers starting October 1, aiming to crack down on illegal charges imposed by platforms on delivery workers and others [1][2] - Internet platform companies are required to fulfill their tax withholding obligations and cannot transfer tax responsibilities to their workers [1] - Delivery workers and similar service providers are not required to report their income, and their tax burden will not increase under the new regulations [1][2] Summary by Sections Tax Compliance and Responsibilities - Internet platform companies must comply with tax withholding obligations and cannot impose additional fees on workers under the guise of tax collection [1] - The new regulations clarify that workers in delivery, transportation, and domestic services are entitled to tax benefits and may not need to pay taxes [1][2] Tax Burden Relief for Workers - Workers with monthly income below 6,250 yuan are exempt from tax withholding [2] - Even if workers temporarily have small amounts withheld, they can claim deductions for childcare, education, elderly support, and housing rent during annual tax reconciliation [2] Tax Incentives and Benefits - Service income from internet platforms can benefit from VAT exemptions for small-scale taxpayers with monthly sales below 100,000 yuan, eliminating the need for separate VAT filings [2] - The tax authority will enforce laws against tax-related violations to protect the rights of platform workers and promote healthy development of the platform economy [2]