受权发布 | 全国人民代表大会常务委员会关于修改《中华人民共和国环境保护税法》的决定

Core Viewpoint - The National People's Congress Standing Committee has decided to amend the Environmental Protection Tax Law of the People's Republic of China, introducing a pilot program for taxing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by enterprises and other operators, based on economic and environmental needs [1] Summary by Sections Amendment Details - A new provision has been added as Article 27, allowing the State Council to conduct pilot work on the collection of environmental protection tax for VOCs beyond those specified in the attached table of taxable pollutants and equivalent values [1] - The implementation methods for the pilot program will be formulated by the State Council and submitted for record to the National People's Congress Standing Committee [1] Taxation Framework - The State Council and relevant departments are required to reasonably set the scope and tax rates for VOC emissions, improve monitoring technologies, and enhance collaboration to expedite the pilot program [1] - A report on the pilot program's implementation will be submitted to the National People's Congress Standing Committee within five years of the implementation of the pilot methods, along with suggestions for legal amendments [1] Effective Date - This decision will take effect immediately upon publication, and corresponding modifications will be made to the Environmental Protection Tax Law [1]