SGATAR
Study Group on Asia-Pacific Tax Administration and Research
The issues and challenges facing the SGATAR member region in regards to tax administration are generally the same as those facing the rest of the world. Six major issues have the potential to significantly impact the effectiveness of tax administration within the SGATAR member region.
Focus
Addressing tax administration challenges posed by globalisation and erosion of the tax base.
Focus
Scrutinising global business structures and arrangements that minimise tax liabilities while appearing to comply with tax obligations.
Focus
Standardising bulk information sharing among tax authorities in an effort to combat tax evasion.
Focus
Implementing the Country-by-Country reporting (CBC) and using the information from the CBC appropriately and to greatest effect.
Focus
Seeking ways of reducing compliance costs for SMEs and improving their overall compliance.
Focus
Improving the taxpayer’s experience with the tax authority and putting in place strategies and plans to manage service demands effectively and efficiently.