上调游戏、金融等行业增值税税率？专家：传言不实

Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors regarding the adjustment of value-added tax (VAT) rates for industries such as gaming and finance have been circulating, suggesting a potential increase in the gaming industry's tax rate from 6% to 32%. However, industry experts and company representatives have stated that these rumors lack credibility and are unfounded [1][2]. Group 1 - The current VAT law in China, effective from January 1, specifies three main tax rates: 6%, 9%, and 13%. Financial services and internet value-added services are subject to a 6% rate, making the rumored increase to 32% baseless [1]. - Experts emphasize that the highest VAT rate in China is currently 13%, and there is no provision for a 32% rate, further debunking the rumors [1]. - The recent announcement by major telecom operators regarding VAT adjustments pertains to the classification of services rather than an increase in tax rates. Services like SMS and internet access have been reclassified from 6% to 9%, but this does not affect the gaming or financial sectors [2]. Group 2 - Industry professionals agree that making short-term adjustments to VAT rates is challenging, and significant changes shortly after the implementation of the VAT law are unlikely [2]. - The adjustment process for VAT rates requires rigorous legislative or administrative procedures, indicating that the possibility of increasing VAT rates for specific industries in the near term is very low [2].