Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of a real-name system for tax-related professional service institutions and personnel, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting of basic information to tax authorities and the introduction of a credit code system for these services [5][8]. Group 1: Real-name System for Tax Services - Tax authorities are enhancing real-name management for tax-related professional service institutions and personnel, requiring them to provide services under their true identities [5]. - Institutions must report their basic information to tax authorities before providing services and update this information as necessary [5][6]. - Service personnel must report their basic information to the relevant tax authority before offering services [5]. Group 2: Reporting Requirements - Institutions providing tax services must report the elements of their business contracts to tax authorities, with specific timelines for different types of services [6]. - For services like tax declaration agency and other tax matters, reporting must occur before service provision, while general tax consulting and other services must be reported within 30 days of contract changes [6][7]. Group 3: Credit Code System - Tax authorities will assign credit codes to tax service institutions and personnel using information technology, which can be scanned to display their basic information and credit status [8]. - Institutions must submit their basic information and make a credit commitment to obtain a credit code, while personnel must undergo real-name verification to receive their credit code [8]. Group 4: Credit Evaluation System - The credit evaluation system for tax service institutions is categorized into five levels, from highest to lowest [9][10]. - Tax authorities will maintain credit records for service personnel, combining credit points with negative records, and provide mechanisms for credit record inquiries and downloads [10]. Group 5: Implementation Timeline - The "Management Measures for Tax-related Professional Services (Trial)" will be implemented starting May 1, 2025, as per the announcement by the State Taxation Administration [11]. - The "Tax Payment Credit Management Measures" will take effect on July 1, 2025, outlining conditions that prevent institutions from being rated as A-level [17].

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].