41. It has been reported in several newspapers that this budget may extend the VAT net to increase revenue collections. 42. Last week, Enriquez predicted a severe drop in revenue collections from large taxpayers in the first quarter. 43. Kluever also said inadequate procedures for monitoring revenue collection made it impossible to determine how efficient the government was in enforcing tax laws. 44. Russia has had chronic problems collecting taxes, and improved revenue collection has been a key demand of international lenders. 45. Revenue collection has been their biggest failing. 46. Shamsuddin called for reforms in the revenue collection, financial and legal sectors to create an investment-friendly environment. 47. Sinha may refrain from significant tax raises, although sluggish revenue collection continues to push up the budget deficit. 48. Some economic analysts also wonder how long the string of unexpectedly high revenue collections can continue. 49. Strong revenue collections in July were largely responsible for the narrowing of the trade deficit. 50. The bank said poor revenue collection also increased difficulties for the economy. |