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Reform of Kosovo Tax System after Independence and its key functions
Reform of Kosovo Tax System after Independence and its key functions

Author(s): Bedri Peci
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Economy
Published by: Kolegji ILIRIA and Felix-Verlag
Keywords: tax policy; tax system; tax reform; indirect taxes

Summary/Abstract: In this paper we have analyzed the initial circumstances which characterize tax system in Kosovo after independence. After the Declaration of Independence, it is of the paramount importance that Kosovo has undergone through a reform of policy and tax system by exploring more seriously the economic functions. However, policy and tax system of Kosovo should be more in function of economic development by achieving equilibrium between direct and indirect taxes, increasing efficiency of public expenditures and to offer more tax incentives. Designers’ preliminary requirement is to analyze fiscal, economic, etc., effects of each tax form which aims to apply in accordance with tax policy objectives and to analyze the role and effects of tax incentives to each tax form. Taking into account that Kosovo regarding the application of tax incentives of CIT, compared with other countries is the last, designers by using the experiences of other countries should apply more tax incentives in order that tax policy to be more in function for economic development

  • Issue Year: 3/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 069-084
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English