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China to introduce a new tax to improve local finances

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China is laying the groundwork for a new local tax source. On March 30, the finance ministry (MoF) announced it will formulate a draft Local Surtax Law – combining the urban maintenance and construction tax, education surcharge, and local education surcharge into one revenue source. Some context: Cu...