【一图读懂】《涉税专业服务管理办法（试行）》热点问答（一，二）

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the regulatory framework and compliance requirements for tax service institutions and personnel, emphasizing the importance of credit evaluation, internal controls, and adherence to tax laws to enhance tax compliance and service quality [3][7][21]. Group 1: Tax Service Institutions' Responsibilities - Tax service institutions must submit business commission agreements and relevant information to tax authorities before providing services, and update this information as necessary [2][3]. - Institutions should strengthen compliance, establish internal control systems, and promote tax law awareness among clients to improve tax compliance [2][3][21]. - A record-keeping system must be established to document the execution process and produce tax reports, which should be signed and stamped by the responsible personnel [2][3]. Group 2: Credit Evaluation System - Tax authorities will implement a five-level credit evaluation system for tax service institutions, ranging from TSC5 (highest) to TSC1 (lowest) [3]. - Credit records will be maintained through a combination of credit points and negative records, incentivizing good practices among tax service personnel [3][7]. Group 3: Inspection and Compliance - Tax authorities will conduct inspections focusing on internal systems, qualifications, and compliance with service norms of tax service institutions [4][21]. - Various inspection methods include on-site checks, document retrieval, and interviews to ensure compliance with regulations [4][21]. Group 4: Penalties and Consequences - Institutions failing to comply with reporting requirements or providing false information may face credit point deductions, lower credit ratings, or be classified as untrustworthy [5][6][7]. - Serious violations can lead to public announcements of untrustworthiness and require joint appearances with clients at tax authorities [8][9]. Group 5: Exemptions from Penalties - Tax service institutions may be exempt from penalties if they can prove that the violations were due to the personal actions of their personnel and not related to the institution itself [11].