水资源费改税成效显著，新扩围省份地下水和特种取用水量明显下降

Core Insights - The implementation of the water resource tax reform pilot across 21 newly included provinces has led to a significant decrease in groundwater and special water usage, demonstrating the effectiveness of tax regulation [1] Tax Revenue and Compliance - The number of taxpayers for water resource tax in the newly expanded provinces reached 94,000, marking a 26.9% increase compared to the number of water resource fee payers in 2024 [1] - Water resource tax revenue amounted to 18.96 billion yuan, reflecting an 18.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [1] Tax Mechanism and Incentives - The reform has established a mechanism where excessive water consumption incurs higher taxes, while water-saving practices enjoy tax benefits, further highlighting the effectiveness of tax regulation [1] - There is an increased awareness and proactive approach among enterprises towards water conservation, with 369 companies meeting the national water usage quota standards and qualifying for tax incentives, resulting in a tax reduction of 4.395 million yuan [1]