Descriptive TE Data

This dimension assesses the information available in the report to identify and explain the nature of different TEs. It evaluates the extent to which the report specifies the policy objective(s) of TEs. Also, it analyses the availability of TE data with regard to the type of TE (tax credit, deduction etc.), beneficiairies, timeframes, and the legal basis under which TEs are granted.

67%
of countries disclose policy objectives for their TE provisions
18%
of jurisdictions disclose the number of beneficiaries by provision
38%
of jurisdictions do not include the legal references for their TEs

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4.1 Policy objective - To what extent is information on the policy objective(s) of available TEs included in the TE report?

This indicator assesses the extent (share of total revenue forgonup to which TE policy objectives are disclosed.

4.2 Type of tax expenditure - To what extent is information on the type of TE included in the TE report?

This indicator assesses the extent to which the type of tax as well as the type of TE (e.g. deduction, tax credit, reduced rate, deferral, etc.) are specified for each TE.

4.3 Beneficiaries - To what extent is information on beneficiaries of existing TEs included in the TE report?

This indicator measures whether the TE report provides information regarding the beneficiaries of TE provisions, both looking into the number of beneficiaries as well as the targeted beneficiary groups or intended beneficiaries.

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4.4 Timeframe - To what extent does the report provide information on the period over which TEs are legally in force?

This indicator assesses if there is information on the timeframe of TE provisions, e.g. implementation date, sunset clause (expiry date), timeline with relevant changes, etc.

4.5 Legal reference - To what extent are legal references for available TEs included in the TE report?

This indicator covers information regarding the legal provision (tax law, investment promotion law, or similar, including references to the specific article, section, etc.) upon which TEs are granted.