Many localities increase revenue, tax sector continues 9 tasks

56/63 localities increased revenue in the first quarter of 2024

The Department of Taxation ( Ministry of Finance ) has just informed about the implementation of tax work in the first quarter of 2025. Accordingly, the total accumulated state budget revenue in the first 3 months of 2025 reached 668,313 billion VND, equal to 38.9% of the estimate and equal to 136.3% compared to the same period last year.

Of which, 13/19 revenue items reached over 30% of the estimate, 16/19 revenue items increased compared to the same period in 2024.

In the first quarter of 2025, 40/63 localities also recorded revenue reaching over 30% of the estimate. Illustrative photo

In the first quarter of 2025, 40/63 localities also recorded revenue reaching over 30% of the estimate; 8/63 localities achieved less than 26% of the estimate. 56/63 localities had revenue growth compared to the same period in 2024, 7/63 localities had lower revenue than the same period in 2024, including: Bac Kan, Quang Ngai, An Giang , Tra Vinh, Ha Giang, Long An, Thanh Hoa.

Regarding tax registration, statistics show that as of March 31, 2025, there were 958,162 enterprises operating nationwide, an increase of 0.84% ​​compared to the end of 2024.

Regarding value-added tax refunds, in the first 3 months of 2025, the whole industry issued 3,911 value-added tax refund decisions with a total refund amount of VND 31,128 billion, an increase of 6% over the same period in 2024.

Regarding tax inspection and examination in the first 3 months of 2025, the Tax Department said that the tax authority conducted 10,382 tax inspections and examinations, reaching 15.5% of the plan, equal to 151.6% of the same period last year. The amount of proposed settlement was VND 16,930 billion, equal to 281.3% of the same period, of which the increased revenue was VND 4,366 billion; the deduction was reduced by VND 650 billion; the loss was reduced by VND 11,914 billion, the amount paid to the state budget was VND 2,162 billion.

Tax debt collection achieved positive results, in March 2025, 5,103 billion VND was collected, the accumulated 3 months were 22,352 billion VND, equal to 83.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

9 tasks to increase tax management efficiency

To improve the effectiveness of tax management and ensure the completion of assigned budget revenue targets, the Tax Department said that in April and the second quarter of 2025, it will synchronously deploy 9 key tasks, including:

First , monitor and analyze the macroeconomic situation and its impact on budget revenue.

Second , focus on reviewing revenue sources, classifying taxpayers by industry, location and group of subjects to organize state budget collection.

Third , implement programs to support voluntary compliance and quick tax refunds. Focus on supporting businesses and business households in applying electronic invoices, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of tax declaration information.

Fourth , strengthen the fight against tax losses, continue to promote the implementation of anti-tax loss topics, especially for activities such as transfer pricing. At the same time, organizing specialized seminars with leading experts will also help share experiences and plan implementation plans in the coming time.

Fifth , strengthen digital transformation in tax management, deploy digital transformation projects, including applications to support taxpayers and tax management, from developing electronic information systems to completing the automation of tax business processes.

Sixth , continue to improve and amend tax regulations in accordance with international practices, in order to be consistent with the actual situation and international integration requirements. Speed ​​up the issuance of decrees and circulars guiding implementation, especially regulations related to global minimum tax and new issues in international tax management.

Seventh , continue to implement tax administrative procedure reform to cut and simplify main procedures, reduce time to handle administrative procedures, and reduce compliance costs for taxpayers.

Eighth , organize training programs to improve the capacity of tax officials in the direction of training in the implementation, development and use of software, technology applications for new processes, improve professional capacity, and ensure effective tax collection.

Ninth , the tax authority continues to strengthen the propaganda of tax policies and laws to raise the understanding and awareness of tax law compliance of people and businesses. Proactively innovate content, diversify forms of propaganda, and at the same time strengthen coordination with press agencies to contribute to the widespread dissemination of tax policies and laws.

According to the Tax Department (Ministry of Finance), tax agencies at all levels are making the utmost efforts to successfully complete assigned political tasks, contributing to maintaining macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable development, and meeting the requirements of the new era.

Nguyen Hoa

Source: https://congthuong.vn/nhieu-dia-phuong-tang-thu-nganh-thue-tiep-tuc-9-nhiem-vu-383584.html