楼继伟谈房产税：实际上全国人大立法已完成，难点问题也基本解决了

Core Viewpoint - The former Minister of Finance, Lou Jiwei, emphasized that property tax is the most suitable type of local tax, suggesting that improved public services correlate with increased property tax revenue [1][3] Group 1: Property Tax Implementation - Property tax was proposed in 2013, and the legislative process has been completed by the National People's Congress, with many challenges resolved [3] - The main challenge lies in determining the tax base, which should reflect the value of freely traded properties, but many properties are complex and not freely traded, complicating the valuation process [3] - In 2022, the introduction of property tax was deemed untimely; despite the real estate bubble bursting, the market is still in a downward trend, making implementation difficult [3] Group 2: Future Outlook - The property tax should be introduced at an appropriate time, as stated in the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee [3]