Opinions of the State Taxation Administration on Initiating the "2020 Spring Breeze Action on Taxpayer Services for Taxpayers' Convenience"
Opinions of the State Taxation Administration on Initiating the "2020 Spring Breeze Action on Taxpayer Services for Taxpayers' Convenience"
Opinions of the State Taxation Administration on Initiating the "2020 Spring Breeze Action on Taxpayer Services for Taxpayers' Convenience"
Shui Zong Fa [2020] No. 11
February 27, 2020
Tax services of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and cities specifically designated in the state plan under the State Taxation Administration, as well as local commissioners' offices under and all units within the State Taxation Administration,
With a view to thoroughly implementing the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches at the conference on planning for coordinated advancement of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic prevention and control & the economic and social development, and the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important instructions and directives on epidemic prevention and control, in accordance with the major policies and plans of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China ("CPC") and the State Council, the State Taxation Administration ("STA") has decided to, in 2020, with "fighting against the epidemic, promoting development and serving overall moderate prosperity" as the theme, initiate the "Spring Breeze Action on Taxpayer Services for Taxpayers' Convenience" (hereinafter referred to as "Spring Breeze Action") for the seventh consecutive year, continue to deepen the reform of delegating power, improving regulation and upgrading services in the tax system, optimize the tax business environment, spare no effort to support the fight against the epidemic and enterprises' resumption of work and production, serve economic and social development, and help build a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
I. General Requirements
2020 is the closing year for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and the 13th Five-Year Plan. Tax authorities at all levels shall take Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guide, conscientiously implement the major policies and plans of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, unswervingly remain committed to the new development philosophy, closely follow the theme of "fighting against the epidemic, promoting development and serving overall moderate prosperity", in line with the requirements for "effectively implementing preferential policies, intensifying efforts in "non-contact" taxpayer services, endeavoring to ensure data serve the overall situation, and strengthening epidemic prevention and control", solidly carry out "Spring Breeze Action", give full play to the functional role of taxation, accelerate the modernization of the tax governance system and governance capabilities, and have our tax departments' make their contributions in order to win the people's war, the comprehensive fight and blocking battle concerning the epidemic prevention and control, supporting the effective and comprehensive guarantee of stable employment, stable financial sector, stable foreign trade, stable foreign investment, stable domestic investment and stable expectation, striving to achieve the economic and social development goals and tasks of 2020 to the full extent, securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, fighting for the main tasks and targets of the critical battle against poverty and ensuring the successful ending of the 13th Five-Year Plan.
II. Action Content
1. Supporting epidemic prevention and control and helping enterprises solve problems and overcome difficulties
(1) Implementing and improving preferential tax policies. We shall lay particular emphasis on the implementation of promulgated tax policies on supporting protection and treatment, ensuring stable production and supply of enterprises producing key safeguard supplies and encouraging public welfare donations, etc., and effectively carry out tax policies that help industries of accommodation and catering, sports and entertainment, transportation and tourism, etc., that are severely affected by the epidemic; through the application of tax-related big data and third-party data, accurately target taxpayers that are entitled to tax preferences and take the initiative to give warm prompts by means of SMS and WeChat, etc.; simplify the handling procedures for tax preferences, work faster to refine supporting implementing measures, and ensure the solid implementation of various preferential policies as soon as possible; continue to publish Q&As in terms of policy-related hotspot issues; effectively strengthen the supervision and inspection of the implementation of policies; and strengthen policy research reserves in response to the reasonable demands of enterprises.
(2) Conscientiously implementing the policy on provisional reduction and exemption of social insurance contributions. We shall, in cooperation with relevant departments, guide all provinces to move fast to formulate specific implementing plans, strengthen publicity and guidance for fee payers, and effectively carry out policy interpretation, operation explanation, and Q&As, etc.; adjust the information system in a timely manner, strengthen departmental information sharing, simplify the operation process, and facilitate the accurate handling for insured units; and refund and deduct relevant fees already paid by insured units in February as required.
(3) Vigorously promoting "non-contact" services for taxpayers and fee payers.
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Shui Zong Fa [2020] No. 11
February 27, 2020
Tax services of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and cities specifically designated in the state plan under the State Taxation Administration, as well as local commissioners' offices under and all units within the State Taxation Administration,
With a view to thoroughly implementing the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches at the conference on planning for coordinated advancement of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic prevention and control & the economic and social development, and the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important instructions and directives on epidemic prevention and control, in accordance with the major policies and plans of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China ("CPC") and the State Council, the State Taxation Administration ("STA") has decided to, in 2020, with "fighting against the epidemic, promoting development and serving overall moderate prosperity" as the theme, initiate the "Spring Breeze Action on Taxpayer Services for Taxpayers' Convenience" (hereinafter referred to as "Spring Breeze Action") for the seventh consecutive year, continue to deepen the reform of delegating power, improving regulation and upgrading services in the tax system, optimize the tax business environment, spare no effort to support the fight against the epidemic and enterprises' resumption of work and production, serve economic and social development, and help build a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
I. General Requirements
2020 is the closing year for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and the 13th Five-Year Plan. Tax authorities at all levels shall take Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guide, conscientiously implement the major policies and plans of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, unswervingly remain committed to the new development philosophy, closely follow the theme of "fighting against the epidemic, promoting development and serving overall moderate prosperity", in line with the requirements for "effectively implementing preferential policies, intensifying efforts in "non-contact" taxpayer services, endeavoring to ensure data serve the overall situation, and strengthening epidemic prevention and control", solidly carry out "Spring Breeze Action", give full play to the functional role of taxation, accelerate the modernization of the tax governance system and governance capabilities, and have our tax departments' make their contributions in order to win the people's war, the comprehensive fight and blocking battle concerning the epidemic prevention and control, supporting the effective and comprehensive guarantee of stable employment, stable financial sector, stable foreign trade, stable foreign investment, stable domestic investment and stable expectation, striving to achieve the economic and social development goals and tasks of 2020 to the full extent, securing a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, fighting for the main tasks and targets of the critical battle against poverty and ensuring the successful ending of the 13th Five-Year Plan.
II. Action Content
1. Supporting epidemic prevention and control and helping enterprises solve problems and overcome difficulties
(1) Implementing and improving preferential tax policies. We shall lay particular emphasis on the implementation of promulgated tax policies on supporting protection and treatment, ensuring stable production and supply of enterprises producing key safeguard supplies and encouraging public welfare donations, etc., and effectively carry out tax policies that help industries of accommodation and catering, sports and entertainment, transportation and tourism, etc., that are severely affected by the epidemic; through the application of tax-related big data and third-party data, accurately target taxpayers that are entitled to tax preferences and take the initiative to give warm prompts by means of SMS and WeChat, etc.; simplify the handling procedures for tax preferences, work faster to refine supporting implementing measures, and ensure the solid implementation of various preferential policies as soon as possible; continue to publish Q&As in terms of policy-related hotspot issues; effectively strengthen the supervision and inspection of the implementation of policies; and strengthen policy research reserves in response to the reasonable demands of enterprises.
(2) Conscientiously implementing the policy on provisional reduction and exemption of social insurance contributions. We shall, in cooperation with relevant departments, guide all provinces to move fast to formulate specific implementing plans, strengthen publicity and guidance for fee payers, and effectively carry out policy interpretation, operation explanation, and Q&As, etc.; adjust the information system in a timely manner, strengthen departmental information sharing, simplify the operation process, and facilitate the accurate handling for insured units; and refund and deduct relevant fees already paid by insured units in February as required.
(3) Vigorously promoting "non-contact" services for taxpayers and fee payers.
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