The importance of VAT as a source of tax revenue in OECD countries

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Nov 11, 2014
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Anna Bischoff
Katedra Ekonomiki i Organizacji Przedsiębiorstw, Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22630/ZFIR.2014.2.3.22
Keywords : VAT; budget revenues; tax rates; the registration threshold
Abstract
The study characterizes diversity in the approach to VAT in OECD countries. Study illustrates level of VAT burden in OECD countries and the share of revenues from VAT in the fiscal revenues in absolute terms and in relation to GDP. Analysis was carried out on the basis of statistical data for 1999–2012 years. Study also presents level and number of reduced rates and the levels of tax thresholds from which entities are forced to register as VAT payers. During the reporting period the share of VAT in GDP was rising and it was also higher in EU countries in comparison to all OECD countries. During the analyzed period share of VAT in the tax revenues raised mainly in EU countries belonging to the OECD. Moreover, the existence of thresholds for registration and reduced rates significantly affected the level of the fiscal burden for VAT payers.

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Bischoff, A. (2014). The importance of VAT as a source of tax revenue in OECD countries. Zarządzanie Finansami I Rachunkowość, 2(3), 55–66. https://doi.org/10.22630/ZFIR.2014.2.3.22
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