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Perspectives of tax reforms in Croatia: expert opinion survey

In order to shape tax reform it is necessary objectively to assess the current stateof-the- art of and of the outlook for the tax system. After having reviewed all previous reforms in the light of the consumption-based (interest- adjusted) concept of direct taxation, which was almost systematically implemented in Croatia in 1994, we present the results of a broad expert opinion survey about the Croatian tax system. The most interesting results suggest the maintenance/(re)introduction of different tax incentives and reduced VAT rates, rejection of a flat tax as well as decrease of tax brackets, an increase in alcohol and tobacco duties, the introduction of a financial activities tax, a further shift from income to consumption, a decrease of the tax share in GDP and a belief in the behavioral responsiveness of tax decreases/exemptions, as well as a firm commitment to the principle of equity. The last three economic views/values are important predictors of other tax attitudes.

opinion survey ; tax reform ; tax system ; tax policy ; Croatia

Hrvatska zaklada za znanost, projekt IP-2013- 11- 8174, voditelj: prof.dr. Helena Blažić, Ekonomski fakultet Rijeka ; Sveučilište u Rijeci, projekt 13.02.1.2.02, voditelj: prof.dr. Helena Blažić, Ekonomski fakultet Rijeka