5 Amendments of Gilles BOYER related to 2023/2058(INI)
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the subsequent energy-price shock and inflation are highly regressive, with the poorest households being hit the hardest; observes that effective tax rates rose significantly for families with children, particularly at lower income levels10 ; notes with concern that gender inequality worsened during the pandemic; and regrets that the recent crises have also significantly affected the EU SMEs; _________________ 10 OECD, ‘Double blow for workers as inflation drives real wages down and labour taxes up’, 25 April 2023.
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that COVID-19 financial aid in the form of tax deductions and tax credits helped many companies to overcome the negative consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, however, had a limited impact on those in the greatest need, such as the unemployed, students, pensioners, unreported workers and part- time workers;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the fact thatIs of the view that MNEs that realise excess profits in times of crisis and wealthy individuals who realise significant capital gains through speculation are often undertaxed; notes that a number of EU companies, namely SMEs, have had to cease their operation as a consequence of crisis;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. In times of crisis and in the light of current and future economic and climate challenges, the EU and its companies need a well-functioning tax system providing clarity and predictability. For this purpose, the future BEFIT proposal designing a new single EU corporate tax rulebook should be key in reducing administrative burdens, removing tax obstacles, limiting opportunities for tax evasion and creating a more business-friendly environment within the single market.
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that in current challenging economic climate, the sustainable tax revenue is crucial; highlights the need to focus on reduction of tax frauds and evasion, especially in the area of indirect taxation; calls on the Member States to use the current tools more effectively or to introduce the new ones in order to eliminate fraudulent practices as much as possible;