- DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan opposes proposals to cut the country’s VAT rate, citing concerns over revenue loss.
- Several bills have been filed to reduce or scrap the 12% VAT, or to grant a one-month income tax holiday.
- Balisacan and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto warn that lowering VAT could lead to massive revenue losses and reduced public services.
- The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit-to-GDP ratio to 4% by 2028 as part of its medium-term fiscal framework.
- Balisacan emphasizes the need to strengthen tax enforcement to meet fiscal goals and maintain investor confidence.
Source: gmanetwork.com
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