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More transparent fees and tax system to be launched
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-03-15 14:27
China has decided to extend a transparent tax and government fee regime from
rural areas to cities, aiming to reduce the financial burdens of enterprises and
individuals, according to the circular released by the State Development and
Reform Commission (SDRC).
In order to ease the economic burden of farmers, Chinese governments launch
an open fees and tax system in rural areas from 2001, which has proved effective
in protecting farmers' interests, according to the commission.
The circular said that the open system characterized by more transparent
procedures should be implemented across the country.
Local authorities in charge of price management should publicize the list of
fees and standards, and all cities above county-level should complete the
establishment of bulletin boards before the end of 2004, said a senior official
of the commission.
According to the circular, the make-up of administrative charges, including
items, standards, approving departments and complaint phone numbers should be
opened to the public through bulletin boards or electronic touch-screen
monitors, which should be fixed at convenient places.
The related authorities should strengthen supervision of the publicized
contents of charge information, which should be publicized through newspapers,
TV and radio broadcasts. An investigation should be launched to cancel illegal
charges, the circular said.
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