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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 12-12-04
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[01] PM Samaras presents four goals of new tax system
[01] PM Samaras presents four goals of new tax system
AMNA -- Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Tuesday evening presented his
government's goals regarding a draft legislation overhauling the current
tax system. These goals are lower tax rates, a more simple taxation
system, broad use of new technologies and cracking down tax evasion.
"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New
Roman";color:#0F1419; Addressing an annual conference of the Hellenic
American Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister dismissed reports and
scenarios of a 45 per cent taxation on incomes exceeding 26,000 euros.
"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New
Roman";color:#0F1419; "This is against my principles, I stand by the
middle class," Samaras underlined. mso-fareast-font-family:"Times
New Roman";color:#0F1419;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; He said that the new
taxation system would be relieving to earners of up to 25,000 euros, while
the government intents to introduce a special benefit for families even
with one child, but based on strict income criteria so as to support only
those in real need. Lower tax rates would have to be achieved gradually,
the premier said. amna
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