Law on Special Consumption Tax
The draft revised Law on Special Consumption Tax still causes much controversy
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According to the program, today (May 9), the National Assembly discussed in the hall a number of contents with different opinions of the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) amendment.
Applying sugary soft drink tax is not a than ki to regulate consumption
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According to the delegate, applying special consumption tax on sugary soft drinks is not a than haul to change habits but needs to be propagandized and oriented.
National Assembly discusses amended Law on Special Consumption Tax
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The National Assembly will discuss a number of contents with different opinions of the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended).
Discussing 9 draft laws submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th Session
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full-time National Assembly deputies will discuss and contribute opinions on 9 draft laws submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th Session.
Proposal to postpone the time to increase special consumption tax on alcohol
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Many opinions suggest postponing the time to increase special consumption tax on beer and alcohol to avoid putting pressure on businesses and the market.
Proposal to remove special consumption tax on gasoline
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Gasoline is an essential item, but is still subject to special consumption tax as a luxury item. Many opinions suggest that this policy should be reviewed.
Debate on special consumption tax on hybrid vehicles
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Some opinions suggested not distinguishing between hybrid vehicles and vehicles with external chargers, while the drafting agency wanted to keep the current regulations.
VCCI proposes to postpone the roadmap to increase special consumption tax
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The Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has just proposed postponing the roadmap to increase special consumption tax on beer and alcohol from 2028.
Raising taxes too high and suddenly can backfire
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Many delegates agreed with the tax increase, however, there needs to be a roadmap. If the tax is suddenly increased, there is a risk of increased smuggling and tax evasion.
The National Assembly meets separately to consider and decide on personnel work
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During the working session on November 27, the National Assembly set aside time for a separate meeting to consider and decide on personnel work.
Avoid shock when increasing excise tax on alcoholic beverages
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Although agreeing on increasing special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages, many opinions suggest considering the harmony between increasing budget revenue and economic growth.
It is not common for rich people to drive pickup trucks for business
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The delegate said that few rich people drive pickup trucks for business, so the possibility of taking advantage of low tax rates and cheap prices to travel by this type of vehicle is not high.
Cigarette smuggling is complex, requiring strategies to control it
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The situation of cigarette smuggling remains complicated. Experts say tax policies need to encourage changes in behavior towards healthier ones.
Does increasing excise tax affect workers?
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New research assessing the impact of increased excise taxes on workers has just been published.
Debate on imposing 10% excise tax on sugary drinks
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Draft regulations add sugary soft drinks according to Vietnamese standards with sugar content over 5g/100ml to the list of subjects subject to special consumption tax.