前三季度办理离境退税境外旅客人数同比增长近230%

Core Insights - The latest tax data reveals a significant increase in the number of outbound travelers eligible for tax refunds, with a year-on-year growth of 229.8% from January to September this year, alongside a 97.4% increase in the total refund amount [1] Tax Policy and Optimization - Since April, China's outbound tax refund policy has been continuously optimized, enhancing convenience and service measures to effectively stimulate consumption among foreign travelers [1] - Local tax authorities have improved system functionalities to increase the efficiency of tax refund processing and facilitate cross-region refunds, making it easier for travelers [1] Implementation of Refund Points - The tax authorities have established "immediate refund" points in major commercial areas in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, allowing foreign travelers to enjoy "multiple shopping points, one refund" [1] - New features such as "mobile refund" and "one-click refund" through Alipay have been introduced in cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou, leading to more efficient refund processing [1]