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Taxation  In 2005, the overall tax ratio1 (i.e. the total amount of taxes and social security contributions) in the EU272 stood at 39.6% of GDP, up from 39.2% in 2004. The EU27 tax ratio is nearly the same as in 1995 (39.7%); nevertheless, the ratio is lower than the peak of 41.0% in 1999. The downtrend which had started in 1999 in most countries stopped in 2005. In 2005 the overall tax ratio in the euro area2 (EA13) was 39.9%, up from 39.6% in 2004. Since 1995 taxes in the euro area have followed a similar trend to the EU27, although at a slightly higher level...more. |
 The European Commission has launched a new information tool for citizens and business “Taxes in Europe”. The on-line database provides information on the main taxes in force in the Member States. The "Taxes in Europe" database is the product of collaboration between the Commission and the Ministries of Finance of the Member States. It contains, for each individual tax, information on its legal basis, assessment base, main exemptions, applicable rate(s), economic and statistical classification, as well as the generated revenue.
More information is available at EN, FR, DE
Database (available only in English)
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 This publication, provides an overview of the tax system in the Czech Republic. The general tax information is based on the tax legislation and practice as of 2006 and subject to change. The information given here is greatly simplified and is no substitute for professional advice.
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