Group 1 - The Central Inspection Team conducted a routine inspection of the State Taxation Administration from April 15 to July 20, 2024, and provided feedback on October 21, 2024 [1][2] - The State Taxation Administration's Party Committee has taken the inspection feedback seriously, emphasizing the importance of rectification and political responsibility [2][3] - A leadership group was established to oversee the rectification process, with the Party Secretary taking primary responsibility for key measures [3][4] Group 2 - The State Taxation Administration is focusing on addressing key issues identified in the inspection, including improving tax collection and management [6][7] - Specific measures include enhancing the effectiveness of tax audits and addressing issues related to illegal tax practices [7][8] - The administration is also working on improving the management of social security fees and non-tax revenues, ensuring better coordination among departments [8][9] Group 3 - The administration is committed to implementing tax reduction and exemption policies accurately, ensuring that eligible taxpayers receive benefits [10][11] - Efforts are being made to combat tax-related corruption and improve the integrity of the tax system through comprehensive governance measures [11][12] - The administration is enhancing its cadre training and selection processes to ensure a competent workforce [13][14] Group 4 - The State Taxation Administration is focused on long-term rectification efforts, particularly in areas highlighted by the inspection, such as tax collection and management [15][16] - The administration is also working on improving the regulatory framework for social security fees and non-tax revenues [17][18] - Continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the overall governance of the tax system and address systemic issues [19][20] Group 5 - Future plans include integrating rectification efforts into daily operations and aligning them with broader economic goals [20][21] - The administration aims to establish a long-term mechanism for addressing recurring issues and enhancing the quality of tax services [21]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the benefits of recent agricultural policies that support rural collective economic organizations, particularly regarding water resource usage and exemptions from certain taxes for social welfare projects [4][8]. Group 1: Water Resource Management - Rural collective economic organizations and their members are exempt from water resource tax when using water from their own ponds or reservoirs [4][5]. - The recent rainfall has increased water levels in local reservoirs, allowing farmers to store water for future dry seasons, which is beneficial for crop irrigation [2][3]. Group 2: Social Welfare Projects - The construction of social welfare projects, such as nursing homes, is supported by policies that exempt these projects from forest vegetation restoration fees [7][8]. - Rural collective economic organizations are not required to pay forest vegetation restoration fees when building roads, schools, nursing homes, and other social welfare projects [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the water resource tax reform has led to a significant increase in tax revenue, compelling market participants to conserve water while reducing the tax burden on urban public water supply enterprises [1][2][3]. Summary by Sections Tax Revenue Growth - Since the nationwide promotion of the water resource tax reform at the end of last year, there has been a notable increase in water resource tax revenue. In the first quarter of 2025, the total revenue reached 10.4 billion yuan, with 4.35 billion yuan coming from 21 newly piloted provinces, marking a 16.4% increase compared to the average quarterly revenue from the water resource fee in 2024 [2][3]. Taxpayer Participation - The number of taxpayers in the newly piloted regions has risen to 87,000, an increase of 13,000 or 18% compared to the previous year [2]. Resource Tax Composition - Water resource tax accounted for approximately 14% of the total resource tax revenue of 72.4 billion yuan in the first quarter of this year [3]. Conservation Measures - The reform emphasizes the principles of "paying for resource use" and "polluters pay." It includes higher tax rates for regions facing severe water shortages and for industries with high water consumption, such as golf courses and car washes, with some tax rates increasing by over 15 times compared to before the reform [3][4]. Water Usage Reduction - In the first quarter of 2025, the water usage in key regulated sectors, including groundwater and special industries, decreased by 15.4% and 41.5%, respectively, compared to the average in the previous year [3]. Impact on Urban Public Water Supply - The tax reform has not increased the water burden on residents. Urban public water supply enterprises, which are essential for public welfare, saw an 8.7% reduction in tax burden compared to the previous year [4]. Future Collaboration - The tax authority plans to enhance collaboration with the finance and water resources departments to improve taxpayer convenience and ensure the effective implementation of the reform, promoting the sustainable and efficient use of water resources [5].