Choice and Simulation of Tax Rates in Resource Tax Reform

Resource tax reform will be done during China＇s 12m Five-Year Plan, but related research is still lacking. Here, we build a computable general equilibrium model （CGE） comprising the functional equations of production, consumption, income/expenditure and resources to analyze the resource tax rate. The model uses the valorem tax levy to simulate the impact of economic and resource systems with different resource tax rates, by referencing the expected rate ranges of China and developed countries. The results show that the impact is different for social, economic and resources of varying degrees. In the relatively stable period of economic development, we can select a tax rate of 5% to 7%; during higher economic development we can select an optional high level of resource tax; and in a fluctuating economy we can choose a lower tax level.

Several Ministries Released Mineral Resource Plan, Tax Reform for Mineral Resource will Make Progress

In order to adapt to market changes,speed up adjustment and transition&upgrading of mining industry structure,on November 29,the Ministry of Land and Resources joined the National Development and Reform Commission,the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,the Ministry of Finance,the Ministry of Environmental Protection,and the Ministry of Commerce。