Core Viewpoint - The announcement aims to improve the VAT refund policy for end-of-period tax credits, allowing eligible taxpayers to apply for refunds under specific conditions starting from September 2025 [3][9]. Group 1: Eligible Industries - Eligible industries for monthly VAT refund applications include manufacturing, scientific research and technical services, software and information technology services, and ecological protection and environmental governance [3][5]. - Real estate developers can apply for a refund of 60% of the newly increased tax credits if they meet specific conditions related to their tax credits over the past six months [3][4]. - Other taxpayers can apply for a proportional refund based on the newly increased tax credits compared to the previous year's end-of-period tax credits, with a refund rate of 60% for amounts up to 100 million and 30% for amounts exceeding that [4][25]. Group 2: Conditions for Application - Taxpayers must have a credit rating of A or B and must not have committed tax fraud or been penalized for tax evasion in the past 36 months [4][20]. - Taxpayers must not have enjoyed VAT refund policies since April 1, 2019, unless they have returned previously received refunds [4][18]. Group 3: Calculation of Refund Amounts - The refund amount for eligible taxpayers is calculated based on the end-of-period tax credits and the proportion of deductible input tax [31][32][33]. - For manufacturing and eligible industries, the formula is: Refundable tax credits = End-of-period tax credits × Input tax proportion × 100% [31]. - For real estate developers, the formula is: Refundable tax credits = Newly increased tax credits compared to March 31, 2019, × Input tax proportion × 60% [32]. - For other taxpayers, the formula is: Refundable tax credits = (Newly increased tax credits up to 100 million) × Input tax proportion × 60% + (Newly increased tax credits exceeding 100 million) × Input tax proportion × 30% [33]. Group 4: Transition and Compliance - Taxpayers who have received VAT refunds since April 1, 2019, cannot apply for immediate VAT refunds unless they return the previously received amounts [37]. - Taxpayers with both VAT debts and end-of-period tax credits will have their refundable amounts calculated after offsetting the debts [39].

Core Points - The Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced improvements to the VAT refund policy for end-of-period tax credits, effective from September 2025 [1] - Eligible general VAT taxpayers in specific industries can apply for monthly refunds of end-of-period tax credits [1] - Real estate developers can apply for a refund of 60% of the newly added end-of-period tax credits if certain conditions are met [1] - Other taxpayers can apply for proportional refunds based on the increase in end-of-period tax credits, with specific thresholds and rates outlined [1][2] Industry Summary - The policy targets four key industries: manufacturing, scientific research and technical services, software and information technology services, and ecological protection and environmental governance, allowing them to apply for monthly refunds [1] - Real estate developers must demonstrate a consistent increase in end-of-period tax credits over six months to qualify for refunds [1] - The refund rates for other industries vary based on the amount of newly added end-of-period tax credits, with a 60% refund for amounts up to 100 million RMB and a 30% refund for amounts exceeding that threshold [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of government policies aimed at fostering the development of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative enterprises through various tax incentives and support measures. Group 1: VAT Refund Policies - Eligible manufacturing and related industries can apply for a refund of incremental VAT credits starting from April 2022, with medium-sized enterprises eligible from May 2022 and large enterprises from June 2022 [1][2] - Eligible wholesale and retail industries can apply for a refund of incremental VAT credits starting from July 2022 [2] Group 2: VAT Deduction Policies - Advanced manufacturing enterprises can deduct an additional 5% of their deductible input VAT from their payable VAT from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027 [7] - Integrated circuit enterprises can deduct an additional 15% of their deductible input VAT from their payable VAT during the same period [8] - Industrial mother machine enterprises can also deduct an additional 15% of their deductible input VAT from their payable VAT from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027 [9] Group 3: R&D Expense Deduction Policies - Enterprises conducting R&D can deduct 100% of their actual R&D expenses from taxable income starting January 1, 2023, with a 200% deduction for expenses that form intangible assets [13] - Integrated circuit and industrial mother machine enterprises can deduct 120% of their actual R&D expenses from taxable income from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with a 220% deduction for expenses that form intangible assets [14] Group 4: Equipment Deduction Policy - From January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027, enterprises can deduct the full cost of newly purchased equipment and instruments valued at no more than 5 million yuan in the current period, without annual depreciation [18] Group 5: High-tech Enterprise Tax Incentives - High-tech enterprises that are prioritized for support by the state will be taxed at a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% [21]