Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the significant achievements in tax reform and development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, showcasing China's high-quality economic and social development [1]. Group 1: Tax Revenue and Economic Growth - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," tax revenue is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for approximately 80% of total fiscal revenue [2]. - Tax revenue, excluding export tax rebates, is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the total tax revenue during the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2]. - By mid-2023, the number of tax-related business entities in China exceeded 100 million, reflecting strong market vitality and resilience [2]. Group 2: Tax Reforms and Benefits to Citizens - The number of individuals benefiting from special additional deductions in personal income tax increased by 55% to 119 million compared to the initial settlement in 2020, with tax reductions growing by 156.5% from 116 billion yuan to nearly 300 billion yuan [3]. - Cumulative tax reductions and fee cuts from 2021 to mid-2023 reached 9.9 trillion yuan, with expectations to exceed 10.5 trillion yuan by the end of the year [4]. Group 3: Support for Enterprises and Economic Entities - Tax reductions and fee cuts aimed at supporting technological innovation and advanced manufacturing accounted for 36.7% of the total, benefiting private enterprises and individual businesses significantly [4]. - Private economic taxpayers received 7.2 trillion yuan in tax reductions, representing 72.9% of the total, while small and micro enterprises benefited from 6.3 trillion yuan, making up 64% of the total reductions [4]. Group 4: Improvement of Taxation Environment - The tax environment has improved significantly, with measures implemented to simplify tax payment processes, reducing required documentation by 50% and paper submissions by over 25% [5]. - By 2024, the annual tax payment time for enterprises in China was reduced by 78.2% compared to 2019, ranking among the top globally [5]. Group 5: Legal Framework and Governance - The tax governance system has been strengthened, with the introduction of new tax laws and regulations, including the formal implementation of the Value-Added Tax Law [6][7]. - The tax authorities have investigated 62,100 cases of tax violations, recovering 571 billion yuan in tax losses, and have increased public awareness of tax law compliance [7].

Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period is expected to see a cumulative reduction in taxes and fees reaching 10.5 trillion yuan, with export tax refunds exceeding 9 trillion yuan [1][2] - The implementation of the VAT law and comprehensive revision of the tax collection law marks significant progress in tax reform and improvement of the business environment [1][2] Tax Reduction and Fee Exemption - A series of tax and fee reduction policies have been implemented focusing on supporting technological innovation and manufacturing, with a cumulative reduction of 9.9 trillion yuan from 2021 to mid-2023, projected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan by the end of the year [2] - Tax reductions benefiting the private economy amount to 7.2 trillion yuan, accounting for 72.9% of the total, while small and micro enterprises have received 6.3 trillion yuan, representing 64% of the total [2] - The number of individuals benefiting from personal income tax deductions increased by 55% to 119 million, with tax reductions rising from 116 billion yuan in 2020 to nearly 300 billion yuan, a growth of 156.5% [2] Green Tax System Development - The green tax system has been enhanced, generating 2.5 trillion yuan in revenue from environmental protection and resource taxes from 2021 to mid-2023, while tax incentives for green development have led to reductions of 1.5 trillion yuan [3] Legal Governance System Improvement - The tax governance system has been strengthened with the implementation of new regulations, including the management of digital invoices and tax information reporting for internet platform enterprises [4] - A total of 62,100 tax law violators were investigated, recovering 571 billion yuan in tax losses, with over 3.75 million A-level taxpayers identified in 2024, an increase of nearly 1 million since 2020 [4] Optimization of Tax Business Environment - The tax authority has simplified tax payment processes, reducing required documentation by 50% and paper submissions by over 25% [5] - The annual tax payment time for businesses has been reduced by 78.2%, ranking among the best globally [5] - The transition to digital invoicing has eliminated the need for 30 billion paper invoices annually, saving businesses over 100 billion yuan in costs [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the achievements in tax reform and development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, showcasing significant progress in China's economic and social high-quality development [1] Group 1: Tax Revenue Growth - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, tax revenue is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for approximately 80% of total fiscal revenue [2] - Tax revenue, excluding export tax rebates, is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [2] - The number of tax-related business entities has exceeded 100 million, reflecting strong market vitality and resilience [2] Group 2: Tax System Reform and Support for Livelihood - The number of individuals benefiting from personal income tax deductions has reached 119 million, a 55% increase since 2020, with tax reductions growing by 156.5% from 116 billion yuan to nearly 300 billion yuan [3] - Cumulative tax reductions and fee cuts are expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan by the end of this year, with an average annual increase of over 2 trillion yuan [4] Group 3: Improvement of Business Environment - The tax payment process has been simplified, with a 50% reduction in required documentation and over 97% of tax matters handled online [5][6] - The annual tax payment time for enterprises has been reduced by 78.2% compared to 2019, ranking among the top globally [6] Group 4: Legal Framework and Governance - The tax governance system has been strengthened, with the introduction of new tax laws and regulations, including the Value-Added Tax Law and the Internet Platform Enterprise Tax Information Reporting Regulations [7] - The tax authorities have investigated 62,100 cases of tax violations, recovering 571 billion yuan in lost tax revenue, enhancing public awareness of tax law compliance [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's economy has shown stable growth, with tax revenue expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for about 80% of total fiscal revenue [1] - Tax revenue is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [1] - The financial foundation for economic and social development, as well as for improving people's livelihoods, has been continuously strengthened [1] Group 2 - The tax environment for businesses in China has improved significantly during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with measures implemented to simplify tax payment processes [3] - The tax authority has reduced the required tax filing materials by 50% and paper submissions by over 25%, with 97% of tax matters and 99% of tax declarations now manageable online or via mobile [3] - The World Bank's 2024 business environment assessment indicates that the time required for annual tax payments has been reduced by 78.2% compared to the last assessment in 2019, placing China among the top countries [3] Group 3 - A legal framework for tax governance has been continuously improved, with the introduction of laws for major taxes such as the value-added tax [4] - The tax authority has investigated 62,100 cases of tax violations, recovering 571 billion yuan in lost tax revenue, and has exposed over 1,500 typical tax-related cases [4] - There has been a notable increase in public awareness of tax laws and the importance of legal fairness [4] Group 4 - The innovation industry in China has been growing steadily, with sales revenue increasing by an average of 10.8% annually [7] - The three major economic regions—Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta—account for over 50% of national sales revenue, with their external sales growing faster than the overall rate [7] - The clean energy sector, including wind, solar, and hydropower, has seen an average annual sales revenue growth of 13.1%, increasing its share of total electricity sales from 30.3% to 33.8% [7] Group 5 - The tax authority has implemented measures to create a fair tax environment for high-quality economic development, focusing on tax legislation and system improvement [8] - The number of A-level taxpayers has exceeded 3.75 million in 2024, an increase of nearly 1 million since 2020 [8] - The tax authority has collaborated with financial regulators to provide credit loans totaling 11.3 trillion yuan to 36.21 million compliant taxpayers during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the tax reform and development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period have achieved positive results, showcasing significant accomplishments in China's high-quality economic and social development [1][3][4] Group 2 - The national financial foundation has further strengthened, with total tax and fee revenue expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for about 80% of total fiscal revenue. Tax revenue (excluding export tax rebates) is projected to exceed 85 trillion yuan, an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [3] - The economic and social vitality has been enhanced, with cumulative tax reductions and fee cuts expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan, and export tax rebates projected to exceed 9 trillion yuan. The number of tax-related business entities has surpassed 100 million, an increase of 30 million since 2020 [3][4] - The market business environment has been optimized, with the tax authority reducing 50% of tax filing materials and over 25% of paper submissions. Additionally, 97% of tax matters and 99% of tax declarations can be handled online or via mobile [5] Group 3 - The legal governance system has been further improved, with a robust tax governance system being established. Since the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the tax authority has investigated 62,100 illegal taxpayers, recovering 571 billion yuan in various tax losses [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant achievements in tax revenue collection during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with total tax revenue expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for approximately 80% of total fiscal revenue [1] - The tax revenue (excluding export tax rebates) is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, which is an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the total tax revenue during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [1] - The tax department's collection of social insurance fees and land transfer fees is expected to exceed 70 trillion yuan, further solidifying the financial foundation for economic and social development [1] Group 2 - The economic and social vitality has been enhanced, with a cumulative reduction in taxes and fees expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan, and export tax rebates anticipated to exceed 9 trillion yuan [2] - The number of tax-related business entities has surpassed 100 million, reflecting strong market vitality and resilience, with a net increase of 30 million entities since 2020 [2] - The sales revenue of the private economy accounted for 71.7% of total sales revenue in the first half of this year, an increase of 2.8 percentage points compared to 2020 [2] Group 3 - The business environment has improved, with the tax department implementing measures that have reduced the required tax filing materials by 50% and paper submissions by over 25% [3] - By 2024, the World Bank's assessment indicates that the annual tax payment time for enterprises in China has been reduced by 78.2% compared to the last evaluation in 2019 [3] - The tax environment has seen positive progress in terms of marketization, rule of law, and internationalization [3] Group 4 - The legal governance system for tax collection has been further improved, with the formal issuance of the Value-Added Tax Law and the comprehensive revision of the existing tax collection law after 24 years [4] - New regulations have been introduced to support the digital economy, including the implementation of the revised Invoice Management Measures and the introduction of tax information reporting regulations for internet platform enterprises [4] - The tax department has investigated 62,100 cases of tax violations, recovering 571 billion yuan in tax losses, and has increased public awareness of tax law and the importance of legal fairness [4]