Pogodina I.V., Borisova A.A. Global Practice of Taxation of Luxury Goods

Abstract: The object of the research is the relations arising in the process of imposing and collection of taxes. The subject under analysis is the process of taxation of so-called 'luxury goods' in various countries. In their article Pogodina and Borisova analyzes foreign experience in taxation of 'excess profits', expensive transport facilities and real assets. They also examine foreign experience in collecting 'luxury' tax and granting tax privileges. They describe the cases when 'luxury tax' is abolished and prove the usefulness of imposing luxury tax within the framework of transport tax and single tax for real assets in Russia. The methodological basis of the research involves the comparative legal method. The authors have also applied the methods of analysis and historical research. The novelty of the article is caused by the fact that the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of taxation of luxury goods (items) in different countries (Great Britain, Hungary, Spain, People's Republic of China, Norway and France). In conclusion the authors suggest that it would be useful to implement the mechanism of taxation of luxury items within the framework of transport tax and real estate tax. 

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