Background and Objectives

• The conference took place on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, to assess tax collection results in the first 6 months of the year and set out directions for the last 6 months.
• Attending the conference were leaders of Hai Phong city, Hai Phong Tax Department and relevant units.
• Objectives: To review results, share experiences and propose solutions to complete the budget collection task in 2024.

Budget collection results in the first 6 months of the year

• Total budget collection reached VND 29,815 billion, excluding land use and lease fees, reaching VND 15,207 billion.
• Compared to the central government’s estimate: 62.1% achieved.
• Compared to the Hai Phong City People’s Council’s estimate: 55.3% achieved.
• Compared to the same period last year: increased by 117.1%.
• These results were achieved thanks to:
  • The Hai Phong Tax Department’s proactive implementation of practical solutions.
  • Propaganda work has been strengthened, supporting businesses and taxpayers through electronic channels.
  • Strengthened inspection and examination activities, effectively combating budget losses.
  • Debt collection has achieved positive results.
  • The application of IT in tax management has been promoted.

Outstanding Activities

• Propaganda activities:
  • Provided direct support at the tax office for 11,958 taxpayers.
  • Issued 214 documents answering questions about tax policies.
• Tax refund work:
  • Processed VAT refunds for 155 dossiers, amounting to VND 1,683 billion.
  • Made excess refunds for 52 dossiers.
  • Processed CIT refunds for 4,265 dossiers, amounting to VND 33.765 million.
• Inspection and examination activities:
  • Conducted 1,004 inspections and examinations, reaching 52% of the plan.
  • Handled tax violations detected through inspections and examinations, collecting VND 387 billion.
• Debt collection work: Collected VND 1,442 billion in debts in the first 6 months of the year, reaching 76.4% of the assigned target.
• Application of IT:
  • Improved the efficiency of management, operation, and settlement of tax administrative procedures.
  • Restructured business processes.

Speech by the Deputy General Director of the General Department of Taxation

• Applauded and highly appreciated the achievements of the Hai Phong Tax Department.
• Emphasized the difficulties in budget collection in the second last 6 months of the year.
• Requested the Hai Phong Tax Department to focus on implementing the following solutions:
  • Closely follow the leadership of the superior authorities.
  • Strengthen propaganda and support for taxpayers.
  • Synchronously implement tax management, anti-budget loss, and debt collection solutions.
  • Settle tax refunds promptly and in accordance with regulations.
  • Reform tax administrative procedures.
  • Analyze and forecast budget collection in line with reality.
  • Effectively implement tax support policy packages.

Conclusion

• The conference was a great success, unifying the direction and tasks for the last 6 months of 2024.
• The Hai Phong Tax Department needs to make further efforts to fulfill and surpass the budget collection plan, contributing to the socio-economic development of Hai Phong City.