Key Points - The article discusses the implementation of a water resource tax in Shanxi Province, detailing the applicable tax rates for different types of water usage [3][4]. - The tax rates vary based on the type of water used, with specific rates for agricultural production, public water supply, and special water usage [3]. - There are penalties for unauthorized water extraction, with increased tax rates applied based on the extent of the over-extraction [4]. - The new tax regulations will take effect on December 1, 2024 [4]. Tax Rates Summary - Surface water for agricultural production is taxed at 0.05 yuan per cubic meter, while for special water usage, the rate is 5 yuan per cubic meter [3]. - Groundwater for agricultural production is taxed at 0.2 yuan per cubic meter, with special usage at 20 yuan per cubic meter [3]. - Other water usage types, such as geothermal water, have varying rates, with some at 1.4 yuan per cubic meter [3]. Penalty Structure - Unauthorized water extraction exceeding the planned amount by 20% incurs a penalty of double the applicable tax rate [4]. - If the over-extraction is between 20% and 40%, the penalty increases to 2.5 times the applicable tax rate [4]. - For over-extraction exceeding 40%, the penalty is three times the applicable tax rate [4]. Implementation Date - The new water resource tax regulations will be implemented starting December 1, 2024 [4].