Core Viewpoint - The recent amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law aims to include all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the tax scope, enhancing VOC management and representing a significant advancement in China's green tax system [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Changes - The amendment proposes to authorize the State Council to conduct pilot projects for the collection of environmental protection tax on VOCs not listed in the current tax table, indicating a flexible approach to tax implementation [2][3]. - The Environmental Protection Tax Law, first enacted in December 2016, transitioned from a pollution fee system to a tax system, focusing on direct emissions of pollutants by enterprises [1][2]. Group 2: Environmental Impact - VOCs are significant contributors to air pollution, including PM2.5 and ozone formation, and the amendment reflects the need for improved air quality and ecological protection [2][3]. - The green tax system has generated substantial revenue, with specialized green taxes like the environmental protection tax and resource tax expected to yield 2.5 trillion yuan from January 2021 to June 2025 [3]. Group 3: Policy Support and Implementation - The amendment aligns with the goals set by the 20th National Congress, emphasizing the need for fiscal and financial policies to support green and low-carbon development [2][3]. - The approach of "pilot first, then promote" is highlighted as a successful reform strategy, allowing for the refinement of tax systems before broader implementation [3].

Group 1 - The National People's Congress is reviewing a draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law, which will expand the scope of taxable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to include all VOCs, as opposed to the current 18 types [1][2] - VOCs are significant contributors to air pollution, including PM2.5 and ozone, and the amendment aims to improve air quality and strengthen ecological protection [1][3] - The implementation will be gradual due to the complexity of monitoring and calculating emissions from various sources, with a pilot program to be initiated first [1][2] Group 2 - The amendment is part of a broader strategy initiated in 2021 to enhance VOC monitoring and taxation, reflecting an advancement in China's ecological civilization efforts [3] - Key industries contributing to VOC emissions include petrochemicals, chemical manufacturing, industrial coatings, and packaging, which will be targeted for transformation and cleaner production [3][4] - A study indicated that imposing a VOC environmental protection tax could significantly reduce emissions, although it may have negative impacts on residents' income, GDP, and total consumption [4] Group 3 - The revenue from environmental protection taxes has been increasing, with a reported 246 billion yuan in 2024, a 19.7% increase year-on-year, despite its small share of total tax revenue [5] - In the first seven months of 2025, environmental protection tax revenue reached 190 billion yuan, showing a 12.5% year-on-year growth [5]

Core Points - The draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law was submitted for initial review by the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, aiming to include all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the tax scope [1] - The amendment adheres to the principle of tax legality and proposes a pilot program for the collection of environmental protection tax on VOCs, with a plan to expand it after accumulating experience [1] Summary by Sections Legislative Changes - The draft consists of one article that authorizes the State Council to conduct pilot work for the collection of environmental protection tax on VOCs not included in the existing tax list, and to report back to the National People's Congress [1] - The State Council is required to report on the pilot program's implementation within five years and suggest legal amendments as necessary [1] Environmental Context - VOCs are organic compounds that participate in atmospheric photochemical reactions and are significant sources of fine particulate matter and ozone, contributing to smog and photochemical haze [1] - Currently, over 300 types of VOCs can be monitored, including esters, aldehydes, and hydrocarbons [1] - The 2016 Environmental Protection Tax Law initially only included 18 types of VOCs, such as benzene and formaldehyde, under the principle of "tax burden transfer" [1]

Group 1 - The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to handle invoice issues, including cancellation and red-letter invoices [1][2][4] - It emphasizes the importance of accurately filling out the cancellation reason as it is a key basis for tax review [6] - The article outlines the process for red-letter invoices, which are necessary for correcting errors on already issued invoices [6][7] Group 2 - For invoices that have been paid but not issued, users are advised to act quickly during the "gap period" to cancel them [4] - The article details the steps for applying for a tax refund, including account binding and submission of necessary materials [9][10] - It highlights the difference between cancellation (for unissued invoices) and red-letter invoices (for issued invoices) [12]

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a detailed guide on how to declare and pay the environmental protection tax for construction projects in Shanghai, emphasizing the use of the national unified electronic tax bureau for tax declaration and payment processes [1][5][15]. Group 1: Tax Declaration Process - The first step involves collecting tax source information by selecting the environmental protection tax in the electronic tax bureau [1][3]. - After entering the tax source details, the next step is to calculate the tax amount and submit the declaration [5][6]. - The tax declaration is done quarterly, with monthly entries required for specific indicators and coefficients [7][8]. Group 2: Tax Calculation Method - The calculation of the air pollution emission involves three steps: determining the emission amount, calculating the equivalent number of pollutants, and finally calculating the tax amount based on the applicable tax rate [12]. - The emission amount is calculated using the formula: Air Pollution Emission = (Dust Generation Coefficient - Dust Reduction Coefficient) × Construction Area [12]. - Specific coefficients for dust generation and reduction are provided in a reference table, which outlines the applicable values for different construction types [14]. Group 3: Policy References - The article cites several policy documents that govern the environmental protection tax, including announcements from the National Taxation Bureau and the Shanghai Local Taxation Bureau [15][16].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the water resource tax reform aims to address water scarcity in China by enhancing tax incentives and constraints, promoting efficient water usage, and supporting the transition to a green economy [1][2][4]. Group 1: Tax Reform Implementation - The water resource fee reform to tax will be fully implemented nationwide starting December 1, 2024, with the first complete quarter of collection showing initial positive effects [1]. - The tax reform is designed to strengthen the regulatory function of taxes and leverage their role in controlling unreasonable water usage [2]. Group 2: Impact on Water Usage - The introduction of differentiated tax rates based on water resource conditions and usage types aims to suppress excessive water consumption, particularly in high-water-use industries [2]. - In the first quarter of the new pilot areas, water usage in special industries decreased by 41.5% compared to the previous year, indicating the effectiveness of the water resource tax [2]. Group 3: Encouraging Water Conservation - The tax system includes both higher and lower tax rates, incentivizing companies to improve water efficiency through technological innovation and conservation measures [3]. - Public water supply enterprises will see a reasonable reduction in tax burdens, ensuring that the normal water usage costs for residents do not increase [3]. Group 4: Broader Green Tax System - The water resource tax is part of a broader green tax system that includes resource taxes and environmental protection taxes, aimed at promoting sustainable development and ecological protection [4]. - The comprehensive implementation of the water resource tax reform is a significant step towards enhancing China's green tax system and supporting the construction of a beautiful China [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of the Environmental Protection Tax in China, detailing the obligations of enterprises and the criteria for tax exemption based on pollution emissions [2][9]. Group 1: Taxpayer Obligations - Enterprises and other production operators that directly discharge taxable pollutants into the environment are required to pay the Environmental Protection Tax according to the Environmental Protection Tax Law of the People's Republic of China [2]. - Taxable pollutants include air pollutants, water pollutants, solid waste, and noise exceeding national standards [7]. Group 2: Exemptions from Tax - Certain situations are exempt from the Environmental Protection Tax, including agricultural production (excluding large-scale breeding), emissions from mobile pollution sources like vehicles and ships, and discharges from legally established centralized sewage and waste treatment facilities that meet national standards [9]. - Taxpayers utilizing solid waste in compliance with environmental standards are also exempt [9]. Group 3: Tax Calculation and Reporting - The tax basis for air and water pollutants is determined by the equivalent pollution amount based on the discharge volume, while solid waste is based on the amount discharged [7]. - Environmental Protection Tax is calculated monthly and reported quarterly, with specific deadlines for tax declaration and payment [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses various tax incentives introduced by the government to promote green transformation and encourage enterprises to reduce emissions and innovate [3]. Environmental Protection Tax - Enterprises that do not pay environmental protection tax include those discharging taxable pollutants to legally established centralized sewage treatment and waste disposal sites [21][22]. - Tax reductions are available for taxpayers whose emissions of taxable air or water pollutants are below 30% and 50% of the national and local standards, allowing for a 75% and 50% reduction in the environmental protection tax respectively [11]. Vehicle Purchase Tax - New energy vehicles, including pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, are exempt from vehicle purchase tax from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, with a maximum exemption of 30,000 yuan per vehicle [13]. - From January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, new energy vehicles will have a 50% reduction in vehicle purchase tax, with a maximum reduction of 15,000 yuan per vehicle [13][14]. Corporate Income Tax - Third-party enterprises engaged in pollution prevention can benefit from a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% [15]. - Investments in specific environmental protection and energy-saving equipment can allow companies to deduct 10% of the investment amount from their taxable income [16]. - Income from qualified environmental protection and energy-saving projects is exempt from corporate income tax for the first three years and halved for the next three years [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a comprehensive overview of the Environmental Protection Tax Law, detailing the taxable pollutants, tax rates, calculation methods, and filing requirements for businesses and organizations that emit pollutants into the environment [2][4][8]. Taxable Pollutants and Rates - Taxable pollutants include air pollutants, water pollutants, solid waste, and noise, with specific tax rates outlined for each category [2][8]. - For air pollutants, the tax is set at 1.8 yuan per pollution equivalent, while water pollutants are taxed at 2.8 yuan per pollution equivalent [2]. - Solid waste is taxed at varying rates, such as 5 yuan per ton for coal gangue and 15 yuan per ton for tailings [2]. - Noise pollution is taxed based on the decibel level exceeding national standards, with monthly rates ranging from 350 yuan for 1-3 decibels over the limit to 11,200 yuan for levels exceeding 16 decibels [2][8]. Tax Calculation Method - The tax amount is calculated by multiplying the pollution equivalent or the amount of waste by the applicable tax rate [2][4]. - For example, the tax for air pollutants is calculated as: Pollution Equivalent × Specific Tax Rate = Tax Amount [2]. Filing and Payment Requirements - Environmental protection tax is calculated monthly and filed quarterly, with payments due within 15 days after the end of each quarter [4][8]. - If a taxpayer cannot file quarterly, they may file on a per-instance basis within 15 days of the tax obligation arising [4]. Exemptions and Reductions - Certain situations exempt businesses from paying the environmental protection tax, such as discharging pollutants into legally established centralized treatment facilities or complying with environmental standards for waste storage [4][8]. - Tax reductions are available for businesses that emit pollutants below specified thresholds, with reductions of 25% for emissions below 30% of the standard and 50% for emissions below 50% [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of green taxation as a policy tool to encourage and guide people towards sustainable production and living practices [1] - The green tax system in China has been continuously improved, forming a comprehensive framework that includes various taxes such as environmental protection tax, resource tax, and cultivated land occupation tax, covering five major aspects: resource extraction, production, circulation, consumption, and emissions [1] - The Environmental Protection Tax Law is the first dedicated tax law in China aimed at promoting ecological civilization, with a tax system designed to encourage pollution reduction through a "more discharge, more pay; less discharge, less pay; no discharge, no pay" approach [1] Group 2 - Resource tax serves as a protective measure for natural resources, covering 164 tax items that include all discovered mineral types and salt, such as crude oil, natural gas, coal, and iron [2] - Other taxes like value-added tax, consumption tax, and corporate income tax also play significant roles in promoting green development, with measures such as VAT exemptions for green products and higher consumption taxes on polluting or high-energy-consuming products [2]