Lysunets M.V. The Main Trends of Tax Reforms in the EU Countries Under the Conditions of the Current Economic Crisis

Abstract: The subject of the present research is the tax policy and tax reforms conducted in the EU countries under the conditiosn of the ongoing economic crisis. The object of the research is the taxation sytems of the EU member states. The author of the research article analyzes tax incentives and priorities of the EU tax poilcy aimed at encouraging the economic growth of the region, overcoming the economic slowdown and solving the key objectives of the EU social and economic development. The researcher also views the role of tax policy solving social issues, encouraging investment development and preventing unfair tax competition. The research is based on the integrated approach to viewing issues of tax reforms in the EU countries including the systems comparative analysis and economic statistical analysis. The main conclusion made by the author is that at the present time the EU uses complex and varied measures to improve their tax policy, and these measures can be divided into the three major groups: reforms of the income taxation system, innovation incentives in all sectors of economy including small and medium-sized business, and preventive measures against tax avoidance as well as reinforcement of inter-country cooperation and collaboration in this sphere. 

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