Economists call for tax reform, stronger VAT & fiscal overhaul
▸ Part of: Economists Urge Tax Reforms, VAT Restructuring, and Fiscal Overhaul in Nepal
Economists have called for comprehensive reforms in tax administration, public financial management, and the value-added tax (VAT) system to strengthen Nepal’s fiscal framework. They emphasized integrating long-discussed reform agendas into budget principles and priorities, alongside structural economic reforms and improved governance. Experts advocated for a broad-based, simplified VAT structure with a single rate for greater efficiency and transparency, citing New Zealand’s GST model as an example.
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