- The European Commission released its Annual Report on Taxation, highlighting the state of taxation in the EU.
- EU-27 tax revenues decreased to 39% of GDP, the lowest since 2011.
- Decline driven by lower revenues from environmental and property taxes.
- Labour tax revenues decreased to 51.2%, consumption taxes to 26.9%, capital taxes increased to 21.9%.
- Nearly 500 tax reform measures planned for 2024 by Member States.
- Compliance gaps remain, with significant VAT and corporate income tax losses.
- The Directive on Administrative Cooperation is crucial in combating tax fraud and evasion.
- Data exchanged under DAC generated an estimated EUR 5-10 billion in annual tax benefits.
- Taxation of high net-worth individuals is gaining attention in global tax policy.
- Strengthening international tax cooperation could ensure adequate taxation levels for wealthy individuals.
Source: etaf.tax
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