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October 03, 2018

Taxing the digital economy in Malaysia: How do we balance growth with sustainability?

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Malaysia wants the digital economy to play a central role in the next chapter of the country’s development—that much is clear. However, what may be less clear is why taxation should be part of the policy mix that will help deliver the country’s digital economy ambitions. This is important because taxes raise the cost of doing business rather than reducing it.
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February 14, 2018

Making taxes work for the SDGs

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Taxation plays a fundamental role in effectively raising and allocating domestic resources for governments to deliver essential public services and achieve broader development goals.
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February 13, 2018

Game-changers and whistle-blowers: taxing wealth

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High and rising income inequality is a serious concern in many countries, as highlighted in the IMF’s recent Fiscal Monitor. Wealth, however, is distributed even more unequally than income.
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June 20, 2016

How can we better help governments to help citizens? Seeking feedback on best practices in building tax capacity

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In April, the World Bank Group joined forces with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organisation for Co-Operation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations (UN) to form the Platform for Collaboration on Tax with the aim of providing better coordination and support to developing countries on tax matters.
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