Special consumption tax
Proposed special consumption tax rate for massage services
|
According to the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended), massage is one of the types of services subject to tax.
Air conditioners and many goods may be exempt from special consumption tax
|
The Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended) clearly stipulates the subjects subject to tax exemption.
Minister Nguyen Van Thang talks about applying special consumption tax with air conditioners
|
The draft Law submitted to the National Assembly at the 9th Session proposes taxable subjects for air conditioners.
It is impossible not to impose special consumption tax on gasoline
|
Regarding the tax on gasoline, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang said that the special consumption tax on gasoline has been implemented since 1998.
Add special consumption tax on sugary drinks, reduce the burden of disease
|
According to the WHO, imposing a special consumption tax on sugary drinks is necessary. This will help protect public health, reduce health costs, and increase the state budget.
Proposal to implement a more slow tax increase roadmap for beer and alcohol
|
Some delegates proposed implementing a particularly slow roadmap to increase consumption tax on beer and wine to ensure the economic growth target assigned by the National Assembly.
Considering imposing special consumption tax on air conditioners and gasoline
|
Some National Assembly deputies believe that the use of air conditioners and gasoline is popular, so it is necessary to consider applying Special Consumption Tax.
Reasonable roadmap needed to increase special consumption tax on alcohol
|
Commenting on the draft Law on Special Consumption Tax (amended), units and associations said that a reasonable special consumption tax policy is needed to stimulate consumption.
Evaluate the content of financial centers, cryptocurrencies, virtual currencies
|
The Vice Chairman of the National Assembly suggested that the Economic and Financial Committee proactively review and evaluate the contents related to the Financial Center in Vietnam, cryptocurrency, and virtual currency.
VCCI proposes to postpone the roadmap to increase special consumption tax
|
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
|
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.
Special consumption tax on air conditioners should be abolished
|
National Assembly delegates oppose the inclusion of air conditioners in the Special Consumption Tax because "air conditioners are not at fault".
National Assembly Delegate: Sugary soft drinks are not a sin
|
According to the National Assembly delegate, sugary soft drinks are not to blame. Sugar is not to blame, only chemical additives are to blame, increasing obesity.
Avoid shock when increasing excise tax on alcoholic beverages
|
Although agreeing on increasing special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages, many opinions suggest considering the harmony between increasing budget revenue and economic growth.
Consider imposing excise tax on sugary drinks
|
Recognizing that “overweight and obesity are a problem for children”, many experts believe that it is necessary to impose a special consumption tax on sugary drinks to reduce consumption and protect the health of future generations.