- Value-added taxes increased tax revenue in Asia and Pacific countries
- OECD report indicates taxes on goods and services were half of total revenue in 2023
- VAT was the largest contributor, making up 25.8% of total tax revenue
- This percentage is higher than the OECD average of around 20% in 2022
- Personal income taxes accounted for 16.5% of total tax revenue on average in the region
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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